House Bill 8144
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 27, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to increase minimum broadband service capacity in rural areas through the Community Connect Grant Program. It seeks to raise the minimum broadband service speed from 10-Mbps to 25-Mbps and from 1-Mbps to 3-Mbps. The amendments will take effect 6 months after the enactment of the Act. The goal is to improve internet access for rural communities.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8144
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
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March 27, 2026
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03/27/2026
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.
03/27/2026
Introduced in House
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