Middle Mile for Rural America Act

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.