S. 1617In Committee
LAST ACRE Act of 2025
Require USDA to fund broadband and wireless connectivity projects on active agricultural land while updating farm broadband data collection and ending two existing rural broadband programs
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require USDA to fund broadband and wireless connectivity projects on active agricultural land while updating farm broadband data collection and ending two existing rural broadband programs
Key points
- Require USDA grants and loans
- Require farm broadband survey questions
- Allow competing provider bids
- Repeal two USDA broadband programs
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-05-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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