HR5037Referred to Committee

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-26
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Randy Feenstra
Randy Feenstra
Republican · IA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (543 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would help fund and improve internet infrastructure in rural areas by supporting the "middle mile" — the network connections that link local communities to the broader internet backbone. The goal is to make high-speed internet more accessible and affordable for rural residents and businesses that currently lack reliable broadband service. The bill addresses a gap in rural connectivity that affects farmers, small businesses, students, and families in areas where internet companies have not yet invested.

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Science, Technology, Communications
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