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Faster Rural Internet: Community Connect Grant Program Extended to 2028

This act extends the federal "Community Connect" grant program funding until 2028, supporting the deployment of high-speed internet in rural areas. A major change is raising the minimum required broadband speeds for new projects to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. This ensures that more underserved rural communities qualify for funding, improving access to digital services and quality of life for residents.
Key points
The grant program for building broadband internet in rural areas is reauthorized and funded until 2028, ensuring continued investment in connectivity.
Minimum required speeds for new projects funded by the program are significantly increased to 100 Mbps (download) and 20 Mbps (upload), guaranteeing modern connectivity standards for residents.
The definition of underserved areas is updated, making more rural communities eligible for these crucial connectivity grants by raising the threshold for existing service speeds.
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Print number: 118_S_1611
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1611.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The grant program for building broadband internet in rural areas is reauthorized and funded until 2028, ensuring continued investment in connectivity.
  • Minimum required speeds for new projects funded by the program are significantly increased to 100 Mbps (download) and 20 Mbps (upload), guaranteeing modern connectivity standards for residents.
  • The definition of underserved areas is updated, making more rural communities eligible for these crucial connectivity grants by raising the threshold for existing service speeds.
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 Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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