Ensure that rural communities have reliable and affordable access to high speed internet services.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025?
The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 became law on May 10, 2026. Federal agencies must now handle the rulemaking and funding process to put these rules into effect. This effort is no longer in Congress, so the speed of progress depends on agency staff and potential court reviews.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 (S. 98 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 275 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 275 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Shelley Capito (R-WV)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.