Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-14T13:40:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8147 Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/14/2026, 1:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8147

The bill titled "To require service affordability to be considered in awarding grants under rural broadband programs administered by the Department of Agriculture" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8147 on March 27, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8147

Bill HR 8147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8147 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8147'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 March 27, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8147

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8147

To require service affordability to be considered in awarding grants under rural broadband programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

Comments

Dane Frazier

728

14 days ago

This bill gonna cost me.

Daphne Case

758

17 days ago

I can't believe this bill is gonna make things harder for us in rural areas. It's just not fair.

Crew McCarthy

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15 days ago

I don't think this is fair, how will it impact me?

Nalani Craft

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15 days ago

I believe that it is crucial for service affordability to be taken into consideration when awarding grants under rural broadband programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. Access to affordable broadband services is essential for individuals living in rural areas to have equal opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development. By ensuring that service affordability is a key factor in grant awards, we can help bridge the digital divide and create a more equitable society for all. As a resident of a rural area in Hawaii, I have personally experienced the challenges of limited access to affordable broadband services, and I fully support this bill as a step towards addressing this issue. #HR8147 #RuralBroadband #ServiceAffordability