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Middle Mile for Rural America Act
Sponsored By: Senator Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced
Summary
Extends the authorization window for building middle mile broadband in rural areas. This bill would amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by replacing the 2018–2023 authorization window in Section 602(g) with 2026–2031, extending the period during which middle mile expansion activities are authorized while preserving the current statutory framework and leaving funding, eligibility, and program rules unchanged.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More time to build rural broadband
This bill would extend the authorized window for middle-mile broadband buildout in rural areas. It would amend Section 602(g) to replace the dates "2018 through 2023" with "2026 through 2031." The change would take effect upon enactment. It would not add new funding or change eligibility, formulas, or agencies.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
MS • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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