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Faster Rural Internet: Prioritizing Difficult Regions for Broadband Access.

This act aims to speed up access to high-speed internet for rural residents, especially in areas where network construction is challenging due to weather conditions. As a result, residents in these regions may enjoy better internet connectivity sooner, facilitating work, education, and daily life.
Key points
Prioritizes processing applications for rural internet construction in areas with short construction seasons (e.g., long winters).
Aims to level the playing field for internet providers and accelerate network access for residents in harder-to-reach regions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_43
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-09