Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-19T17:02:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5037 Middle Mile for Rural America Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/19/2025, 5:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5037

The Middle Mile for Rural America Act, designated as H.R. 5037 in the 119th Congress and introduced on August 26, 2025, aims to address connectivity challenges in rural areas. Key provisions may include infrastructure development for internet access, support for broadband expansion, and initiatives to improve digital connectivity for underserved communities. Specific directives could involve allocating funding for middle-mile broadband projects, enhancing rural broadband deployment strategies, and promoting access to high-speed internet services for residents in remote regions.

Congressional Summary of HR 5037

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

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.

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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Current Status of Bill HR 5037

Bill HR 5037 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5037 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5037'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 August 26, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5037

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5037

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

To expand middle mile infrastructure into rural areas.

Comments

Charli Hardin

1,035

11 months ago

This bill good for me?

Jadiel Boykin

992

11 months ago

I support this bill, right?

Reuben Buckley

960

11 months ago

I don't get why they're pushing for this bill. Seems like a waste of time and money. How does this even help us out here in rural America? I just don't see the point. #confused #HRBill5037 #MiddleMileAct Rural communities benefit from the United States HR Bill 5037 Middle Mile for Rural America Act.

Azari Bender

1,055

10 months ago

I think this bill is great for rural areas like mine in SD. It will help improve internet access for people who live in remote areas. I'm glad that this bill is being considered because it will make a big difference for me and my community. Do you think this bill will have a positive impact in the long run?