arrow_back Back to App

LAST ACRE Act: High-Speed Internet for Farmers and Precision Agriculture

This act establishes the "Last Acre Program" to provide high-speed internet access to rural agricultural areas that are currently unserved or underserved. This initiative aims to empower farmers to utilize modern technologies like precision agriculture, potentially enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs. The program offers grants and loans to internet providers to expand infrastructure in these rural environments.
Key points
High-speed internet for farmers: The program aims to provide internet access with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps to unserved or underserved agricultural lands.
Support for precision agriculture: It will enable farmers to use technology for crop and livestock management, potentially leading to savings and improved environmental quality.
Grants and loans for providers: Internet companies can apply for financial assistance to build and upgrade networks in rural areas, with priority given to the most remote locations.
Support for small farms: Limited resource farmers or ranchers may receive higher federal cost-share (up to 90%) for project costs.
Enhanced cybersecurity: Internet providers participating in the program will be required to meet cybersecurity standards.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6142
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-01
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LAST ACRE Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6142.

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 2023-11-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • High-speed internet for farmers: The program aims to provide internet access with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps to unserved or underserved agricultural lands.
  • Support for precision agriculture: It will enable farmers to use technology for crop and livestock management, potentially leading to savings and improved environmental quality.
  • Grants and loans for providers: Internet companies can apply for financial assistance to build and upgrade networks in rural areas, with priority given to the most remote locations.
  • Support for small farms: Limited resource farmers or ranchers may receive higher federal cost-share (up to 90%) for project costs.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity: Internet providers participating in the program will be required to meet cybersecurity standards.
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. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments Informatization