Improved Internet Access for Rural Areas and Ports
This act aims to enhance access to high-speed internet in rural areas, including small ports. This means residents in these areas can expect faster and more reliable internet connections, facilitating work, education, and daily life. Increased funding and project prioritization are intended to accelerate infrastructure development.
Key points
Prioritizing internet projects for precision agriculture on cropland and ranchland.
Equal priority for projects increasing broadband availability in rural ports.
Increasing maximum grant funding for certain projects up to 75% of development costs.
Requirement to provide geolocation data for new or upgraded internet service.
Allowing projects to begin before all environmental reviews are complete, under certain conditions.
Status:
Expired
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