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119-hr-5037119th CongressWALLET

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Sponsored By: Representative Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

In Committee

Summary

Extends the middle mile infrastructure program's time window for rural areas. This bill would amend Section 602(g) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by replacing the phrase "2018 through 2023" with "2026 through 2031". The change applies specifically to the middle mile infrastructure provisions in that section and confines the amendment to the dates while keeping the section's other language intact.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More middle-mile broadband for rural areas

This bill would extend a federal middle-mile broadband program for rural areas. It would change the law's date range from "2018 through 2023" to "2026 through 2031". If enacted, rural communities would be able to apply for more middle-mile grants and awards during 2026–2031. The bill does not set or guarantee new funding and would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 9/4/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 9/8/2025

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 9/9/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

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