Rural areas would continue getting support for internet infrastructure until 2031.
This bill would make sure that efforts to build out internet connections in rural areas can keep going. It extends the current authorization for "middle mile" internet projects, which are the main lines that connect local internet providers to the wider web. This means rural communities and the companies that build these connections would continue to get support through 2031.
Today, the authorization for expanding "middle mile" internet infrastructure in rural areas ended in 2023. If this bill becomes law, the authorization would be renewed, allowing these projects to continue from 2026 through 2031.
S 3633 · 119th Congress · January 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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