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Broadband Internet for Rural Areas and Small Ports

This act aims to improve access to high-speed internet in rural areas, including small ports. Citizens living in these areas can expect better internet quality, facilitating daily life, remote work, and access to online services. The changes also include prioritizing precision agriculture projects.
Key points
Priority support for internet projects in small ports in rural areas, potentially boosting their economic development.
Increased funding (up to 75%) for internet projects in harder-to-reach rural communities, improving internet access chances.
Streamlined process for verifying internet availability in an area, accelerating project implementation.
Requirement to provide data on new internet coverage, ensuring transparency and progress monitoring.
Priority for projects supporting precision agriculture on cropland and ranchland, potentially benefiting farmers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4351
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-06-23