United StatesMiddle Mile for Rural America Act
What it does
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 a Department of Agriculture program to support middle mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Under the program, middle mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to end users (including anchor institutions) and may include interoffice transport, backhaul, internet connectivity, data centers, or special access transport to rural areas.
More detail
The program provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees for middle mile projects in rural areas. It was established in 2018 but has not been funded.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jan 14Introduced in SenateLatest
- Jan 14Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Introduced