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Rural Broadband Modernization Act

5/22/2025, 4:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3280

The bill titled "To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas, and to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas, and other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3280 on May 8, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 3280

Bill HR 3280 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2025. Bill HR 3280 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 8, 2025.  Bill HR 3280's most recent activity was 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. as of May 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3280

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3280

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3280

To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas, and to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas, and other purposes.
To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas, and to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas, and other purposes.

Comments

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Joy Parsons

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9 months ago

I think this bill is good for rural areas. It will help more people get internet and that is important. I hope it passes soon so everyone can have better access to broadband.