Rural Development: Expanding Access to Services and Funding
This act redefines rural areas for government programs by increasing population thresholds. This change allows more communities to qualify for support in broadband, telemedicine, distance learning, water, wastewater, and housing projects. Ultimately, it aims to provide better access to essential services and infrastructure for a larger number of residents.
Key points
More towns and communities will now be considered rural, making them eligible for federal support programs.
Increased population limits for broadband, telephone, water, wastewater, and rural housing programs.
Exclusion of incarcerated and military base populations from population counts, potentially helping smaller communities qualify.
Extension of program eligibility to U.S. territories and possessions, ensuring they can access similar benefits.
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