Senate Bill 3633
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Middle Mile for Rural America Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3633
Congress
119
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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, middle 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.
January 14, 2026
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01/14/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
01/14/2026
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jul 9, 2026 2:37:40 PM