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Middle Mile for Rural America Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 a Department of Agriculture program to support middle mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Under the program, m iddle mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to end users (including anchor institutions) and may include interoffice transport, backhaul, internet connectivity, data centers, or special access transport to rural areas. The program provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees for middle mile projects in rural areas. It was established in 2018 but has not been funded.
Action Timeline
2026-01-14
Introduced in Senate
2026-01-14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.3633 pass?
S.3633 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.3633 do?
Middle Mile for Rural America Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 a Department of Agriculture program to support middle mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Under the program, m iddle mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that does not connect directly to end users (including anchor institutions) and may include interoffice transport, backhaul, internet connectivity, data centers, or special access transport to rural areas. The program provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees for middle mile projects in rural areas. It was established in 2018 but has not been funded…
Who sponsored S.3633?
S.3633 was sponsored by Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi).
Full Bill Text
119 S3633 IS: Middle Mile for Rural America Act U.S. Senate 2026-01-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3633 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 14, 2026 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Ms. Slotkin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Middle Mile for Rural America Act . 2. Expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas Section 602(g) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 950bb–1(g) ) is amended by striking 2018 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2031 .
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