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Flexible Financing for Rural America: Aid for Utility Providers

This act aims to support critical utility service providers in rural areas, such as electricity and internet. It allows them to adjust loan terms, which helps maintain financial stability and ensure continuous service for residents, especially in light of pandemic-related challenges.
Key points
Rural utility providers can renegotiate their loan terms, including interest rates, to improve their financial standing.
The changes aim to ensure that rural residents continue to have access to essential services like electricity and broadband internet.
The act allocates funds to cover the costs of these adjustments, easing the burden on service providers and helping them navigate difficulties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2244
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2021-03-26