Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Sponsor: Randy Feenstra (Republican-IA)August 26, 2025

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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.

Rural areas would get more support for internet connections

This bill would extend a program that helps build key internet connections in rural areas. It would allow federal support for "middle mile" internet infrastructure to continue from 2026 through 2031. This means rural communities and internet providers will have more chances for better connectivity.

What Would Change

Currently, programs supporting "middle mile" internet infrastructure in rural areas are authorized only until the end of 2023. If this bill passes, these programs would be authorized again for the period of 2026 through 2031, after a two-year gap.

Key Provisions

Extends the period for programs that support "middle mile" internet infrastructure in rural areas.
Allows federal support for rural internet projects to continue from 2026 through 2031.

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Lobbying Activity

3 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

2 filings

NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)

1 filing

Top Lobbying Firms

1.COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION2 filings

2.NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)1 filing

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.