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Last Acre Program: High-Speed Internet for Farmers and Precision Agriculture

This act introduces a new program aimed at providing high-speed internet access to rural agricultural areas, especially where it is currently lacking. This will enable farmers to utilize modern technologies, potentially improving their work efficiency and reducing costs. The program offers grants and loans to internet providers, prioritizing the most underserved areas.
Key points
The new "Last Acre Program" will provide high-speed internet (min. 100/20 Mbps) to unserved or underserved agricultural lands.
Farmers will be able to use the internet for precision agriculture, such as managing crops, livestock, irrigation systems, and drones.
Internet providers can receive grants and loans for infrastructure construction, covering up to 80% of costs, and up to 90% for limited resource farmers.
The act requires internet providers to ensure cybersecurity and regularly report on network buildout progress.
Data on internet usage in agriculture will be collected to better plan future investments.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1617
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2025-05-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LAST ACRE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1617.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The new "Last Acre Program" will provide high-speed internet (min. 100/20 Mbps) to unserved or underserved agricultural lands.
  • Farmers will be able to use the internet for precision agriculture, such as managing crops, livestock, irrigation systems, and drones.
  • Internet providers can receive grants and loans for infrastructure construction, covering up to 80% of costs, and up to 90% for limited resource farmers.
  • The act requires internet providers to ensure cybersecurity and regularly report on network buildout progress.
  • Data on internet usage in agriculture will be collected to better plan future investments.
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 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments Informatization