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This bill, titled the "Middle Mile for Rural America Act," proposes to extend the authorization for expanding "middle mile" internet infrastructure into rural areas. Middle mile infrastructure refers to the high-capacity broadband lines that connect the internet backbone to local networks, essentially serving as the highway for internet traffic. Currently, the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 allows for this expansion through 2023, but this bill would amend that to extend the program's authorization for an additional four years, from 2026 through 2031, aiming to further bridge the digital divide in underserved rural communities.

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