What does Preamble of Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act do?

This bill concerns rural broadband programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. It requires service affordability to be considered when awarding grants under these programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act.

What does AFFORDABILITY. of Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act do?

This section amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. The Secretary is now required to consider the affordability of broadband service when determining if a household is unserved. The Secretary is also now required to consider the affordability of broadband service in a service territory when determining if it is unserved.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act do?

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

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Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act

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

Author: April McClain Delaney (D-MD)

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The bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to require consideration of broadband service affordability when determining if a household or service territory is unserved.
It mandates that the Department of Agriculture consider service affordability when awarding grants for rural broadband programs.
This Act establishes an effective date for the changes made to the Rural Electrification Act.

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

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