Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Step 2
Referred
Jan 14, 2026
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
Senate
Step 5
House floor
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.
Amendment
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.