Rebuild Rural America Act: Funds and Support for Rural Development
This Act aims to support rural development in the U.S. by establishing a new administration and fund. It will provide flexible, long-term federal investments to improve quality of life, create jobs, modernize infrastructure, and enhance access to essential services like healthcare and internet in rural areas.
Key points
Establishes a Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate support for rural communities.
Creates the Rural Future Partnership Fund to provide block grants for local development, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and housing.
Provides enhanced support for high-poverty areas with triple the funding and potential waivers of matching fund requirements for rural development programs.
Includes capacity building and technical assistance programs, such as leadership training and a "Rural Future Corps" (similar to AmeriCorps) to help implement local development plans.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_486
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-02-25