HB3964: Rural Broadband Modernization Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas, and to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas, and other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Rural Broadband Modernization Act aims to improve internet access and speeds in rural parts of the United States. The bill would provide money through grants (gifts that don't need repayment), loans, and loan guarantees (government promises to cover loans if borrowers fail) to help rural areas build, upgrade, and buy broadband equipment and facilities. Broadband means high-speed internet service. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress, meaning it has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB3964: Rural Broadband Modernization Act
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Sponsors
Randy Feenstra
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mike Bost
Jamaal Bowman