Rural Broadband Modernization Act

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In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

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.

Ensures rural communities get faster internet, allowing all technology types for funding.

This bill would make sure that government money for rural internet projects goes to faster services, requiring at least 100 Mbps download speeds. It would also stop the government from picking favorite technologies, like satellites or ground cables, for these projects. This means more options for rural homes and businesses to get high-speed internet.

What Would Change

Today, the ReConnect program does not have a set minimum speed for broadband projects and can show preference for certain technologies when awarding funds. After this bill, projects would need to provide at least 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream, and all technology types, including satellite, would be considered equally for funding. The public would also get more information about how these funds are used.

Key Provisions

Requires internet projects getting government money to offer speeds of at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads.
Blocks the government from denying or giving less priority to internet projects based on the technology they use, including satellite or ground-based systems.
Lets the public see reports on where internet money goes and what technology is used within 30 days of an award.
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create new rules to carry out these changes within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

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HR 10288 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Rural Broadband Modernization Act

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