Senate
May 11, 2026Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 This act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to vet the qualifications of applicants for certain funding programs that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas (e.g., rural communities). Specifically, the FCC must develop a vetting process for applicants seeking funding under high-cost...
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Introduced(1/15/25)
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SC
Mrs. Capito
Senate (R) West Virginia
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Became Public Law No: 119-89.
May 11, 2026
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