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S. 3633Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Middle Mile for Rural America Act

Sponsored by Cindy Hyde-SmithSen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
Introduced January 14, 2026

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The Middle Mile for Rural America Act updates the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to keep federal support for building middle‑mile broadband networks in rural communities. By extending the program’s authorization to 2026‑2031, the bill aims to improve internet connectivity for people and businesses in rural areas.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Rural Electrification Act to extend the authorized period for expanding middle‑mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas from the previous 2018‑2023 timeframe to a new 2026‑2031 timeframe.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

January 14, 2026

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Introduced in Senate

January 14, 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

January 14, 2026

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Introduced in SenateIssued January 14, 2026

II

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3633

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 14, 2026

Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Ms. Slotkin) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

A BILL

To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Middle Mile for Rural America Act.

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Expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas

Section 602(g) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb–1(g)) is amended by striking 2018 through 2023 and inserting 2026 through 2031.