Establishment of the ReConnect Program for Rural Broadband
This Act amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the ReConnect program. The program provides grants and loans for the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas. To qualify for funding, projects must provide transmission capacity of at least 100-Mbps (downstream and upstream) and participate in federal internet affordability programs.
Key points
Authorization of $650,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for ReConnect grants and loans.
Requirement for funded projects to provide at least 100-Mbps downstream and 100-Mbps upstream transmission capacity.
Priority given to areas where at least 90% of households lack access to 100/20 Mbps service, and to low-income or isolated communities.
Recipients must participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program or the Lifeline program.
Status:
Expired
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