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Middle Mile for Rural America Act
A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas.
- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
Summary
Middle Mile for Rural America Act
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Jan 14, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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