House Ag Republicans have introduced the Broadband for Rural America Act, a bill that would authorize more than $7 billion for USDA connectivity programs.
House Ag Ranking Member Glenn GT Thompson says the proposal utilizes the expertise of USDA.
“USDA is the department that has the experience, the infrastructure, and the reach necessary to close the digital divide,” he says.
The legislation is one of several infrastructure proposals from House Republicans being introduced.
