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Faster Internet for Rural Areas and Ports

This act aims to improve access to high-speed internet in rural areas, including small ports. This means residents in these regions can expect better internet quality, facilitating work, education, and daily life. Increased funding and priority for projects in ports and agricultural areas are intended to accelerate infrastructure development.
Key points
Prioritizing internet projects for precision agriculture on cropland and ranchland.
Equal priority for projects increasing broadband availability in small rural ports.
Increasing maximum grant funding for certain projects from 50% to 75% of development costs.
Requirement to provide geolocation data for new or upgraded internet services.
Allows funding to begin before certain environmental reviews are complete to speed up construction.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1838
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1838.

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 2025-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prioritizing internet projects for precision agriculture on cropland and ranchland.
  • Equal priority for projects increasing broadband availability in small rural ports.
  • Increasing maximum grant funding for certain projects from 50% to 75% of development costs.
  • Requirement to provide geolocation data for new or upgraded internet services.
  • Allows funding to begin before certain environmental reviews are complete to speed up construction.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large].

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 2025-12-22.

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