What does Preamble of Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To increase the minimum broadband service capacity for projects under the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Community Connect Grant Program. The bill intends to increase the minimum broadband service capacity required for projects receiving grants under the Community Connect Grant Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act.

What does INCREASE IN MINIMUM BROADBAND SERVICE CAPACITY FOR PROJECTS of Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act do?

This section amends Section 604(a)(2) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. The minimum broadband service capacity for projects under the Community Connect Grant Program is increased. Subparagraph (A) is modified to increase the minimum speed from 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps. Subparagraph (B) is modified to increase the minimum speed from 1 Mbps to 3 Mbps.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act do?

This section establishes an effective date for the amendments made by this Act.

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Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act

Last updated: 3/27/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2026

Author: April McClain Delaney (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill raises the minimum broadband speed requirement for projects receiving Community Connect Grant Program funding from 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps for downloads.
It also increases the minimum broadband speed requirement for projects receiving Community Connect Grant Program funding from 1 Mbps to 3 Mbps for uploads.
The changes made by this Act will take effect upon enactment.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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