Bills · HR 3119
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3119Science, Technology, Communications
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
INTRO APR 30· LAST ACTION APR 30
READING
12MIN
COSPONSORS
19BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a fundamental necessity for modern life, similar to electricity in the past. In many rural parts of America, residents still struggle with slow, unreliable, or nonexistent internet, creating a significant "digital divide" compared to urban areas. This bill aims to close that gap by investing directly in the infrastructure needed to deliver fast internet.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly boost economic opportunities, educational access, and healthcare options in rural communities. For example, children could participate fully in online learning, adults could access remote job opportunities, and farmers could leverage advanced technology to improve their operations. Without this bill, many rural areas would likely continue to lag behind, exacerbating existing inequalities and limiting their potential for growth and development.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the "ReConnect program" within existing law to provide financial assistance (grants, loans) for broadband internet infrastructure in rural areas.
Creates a dedicated mechanism to fund the expansion of high-speed internet to underserved areas.
PROVISION 02
Requires funded projects to provide broadband service with speeds of at least 100 Mbps for both downloading and uploading data.
Ensures that new internet infrastructure meets current and future needs for reliable, high-speed connectivity.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes funding for projects in areas where at least 90% of households currently lack access to broadband service (100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload).
Directs resources to the most underserved communities, focusing on those with the greatest need for improved internet access.
PROVISION 04
Requires entities receiving funding to participate in federal programs that help make internet more affordable for low-income subscribers.
Ensures that the internet access provided is not only available but also financially accessible to all residents.
PROVISION 05
Defines "rural area" by excluding cities, towns, or incorporated areas with populations greater than 20,000 inhabitants.
Clearly targets the assistance towards truly rural and less populated regions, preventing funds from being used in more urbanized areas.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 84%
DEM 11 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 30
Introduced in House
APR 30
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Appropriations, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3119
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025
House BillHR 3119Science, Technology, Communications
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 30, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
