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Flexible Financing for Rural America: Aid for Utility Providers

This act allows key rural utility service providers, like electricity and internet companies, to adjust their loan terms. This aims to help them maintain financial stability, especially after the pandemic, and ensure continuous service for residents. Citizens can expect more stable utility services.
Key points
Rural utility providers can renegotiate interest rates or other loan terms to improve their financial standing.
The changes aim to ensure continuous provision of essential services, such as electricity and broadband internet, for rural residents.
The act allocates funds to cover the costs of these adjustments, without additional fees or penalties for service providers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_978
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-03-25