United StatesHouse Bill 5037HR 5037
Middle Mile for Rural America Act
Science, Technology, Communications
2 pages
- house
- senate
- president
Last progress August 26, 2025 (3 months ago)
Introduced on August 26, 2025 by Randy Feenstra
Sponsors (10)
House Votes
Pending Committee
August 26, 2025 (3 months ago)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.
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Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill continues a federal effort to build “middle mile” internet lines in rural areas. It updates the program’s timeline so support runs from 2026 through 2031, instead of earlier years spelled out in existing law. In short, it keeps the push to connect rural communities moving for another five years.
Key points:
- Who is affected: Rural communities and groups that build internet infrastructure.
- What changes: The program’s years are updated from 2018–2023 to 2026–2031.
- When: The updated period is 2026–2031.
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in House
ViewAugust 26, 2025•2 pages
Amendments
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