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Rural Broadband Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-3125| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Rural Broadband Assistance Act proposes to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, establishing a new Broadband Technical Assistance Program . This program authorizes the Secretary to award grants to private, nonprofit, or public organizations to provide crucial technical assistance and training to eligible entities, aiming to expand access to broadband service in rural communities through Department of Agriculture initiatives. The technical assistance covers a broad spectrum of activities, including preparing applications for grants and loans, identifying diverse financing resources, and conducting essential studies like feasibility and market surveys. It also supports collecting broadband infrastructure data and analyzing operational efficiency for broadband facilities. Eligible entities include federally recognized Tribes, state and local governments, higher education institutions, and various private and nonprofit organizations. The Secretary will prioritize grant recipients with proven experience in delivering technical assistance, and the program allows for national or multi-State regional applications for on-site community support.
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Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Rural Broadband Assistance Act

USA119th CongressHR-3125| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
The Rural Broadband Assistance Act proposes to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, establishing a new Broadband Technical Assistance Program . This program authorizes the Secretary to award grants to private, nonprofit, or public organizations to provide crucial technical assistance and training to eligible entities, aiming to expand access to broadband service in rural communities through Department of Agriculture initiatives. The technical assistance covers a broad spectrum of activities, including preparing applications for grants and loans, identifying diverse financing resources, and conducting essential studies like feasibility and market surveys. It also supports collecting broadband infrastructure data and analyzing operational efficiency for broadband facilities. Eligible entities include federally recognized Tribes, state and local governments, higher education institutions, and various private and nonprofit organizations. The Secretary will prioritize grant recipients with proven experience in delivering technical assistance, and the program allows for national or multi-State regional applications for on-site community support.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted