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

3/28/2026, 8:06 AM

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.

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

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8147

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8147

Primary Policy Focus

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

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