Rural Internet: Expanding Middle Mile Infrastructure
The Middle Mile for Rural America Act is currently in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. This bill has not moved since January 14, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill before it can move forward.
This bill has strong support from both parties and updates a program that already exists, which usually makes it easier to pass through Congress.
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Students in rural school districts often struggle with slow or unreliable internet needed for homework, online classes, and research. By continuing federal support for middle mile broadband construction, more rural households and schools could eventually gain access to faster internet connections.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Middle Mile for Rural America Act
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