Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-27

This bill would help make high-speed internet more affordable for people living in rural areas by providing funding or incentives to reduce broadband costs in communities that currently lack reliable or affordable internet access. The legislation aims to address the digital divide between rural and urban America, helping rural residents access online services for work, education, and healthcare. It would affect rural families, farmers, small businesses, and internet service providers operating in less populated regions.