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Rural Broadband Expansion: New Grants and Loans

This act aims to improve high-speed internet access in rural areas by offering grants and loans for building and upgrading broadband infrastructure. This will provide residents and businesses in less populated regions with better connectivity, potentially impacting education, remote work, and local economic development. The program also supports access to affordable internet services.
Key points
Increased Internet Speeds: New projects must provide at least 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds, a significant upgrade.
Support for Underserved Areas: Priority will be given to projects in locations where at least 75% of households lack access to high-speed internet.
Financial Assistance: Grants, loans, and combinations thereof will be available for companies and organizations building internet infrastructure.
Worker Protection: Projects funded by these means will require workers to be paid at prevailing local wage rates.
Agricultural Support: The act promotes high-speed internet in agricultural areas, facilitating the use of modern farming technologies.
Affordability: Entities receiving support must participate in programs that reduce internet costs for citizens, such as the Affordable Connectivity Program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4227
Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4227.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Internet Speeds: New projects must provide at least 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds, a significant upgrade.
  • Support for Underserved Areas: Priority will be given to projects in locations where at least 75% of households lack access to high-speed internet.
  • Financial Assistance: Grants, loans, and combinations thereof will be available for companies and organizations building internet infrastructure.
  • Worker Protection: Projects funded by these means will require workers to be paid at prevailing local wage rates.
  • Agricultural Support: The act promotes high-speed internet in agricultural areas, facilitating the use of modern farming technologies.
  • Affordability: Entities receiving support must participate in programs that reduce internet costs for citizens, such as the Affordable Connectivity Program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Public Investments Informatization Agriculture