HR 8144
Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:42 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act, aims to improve broadband internet access in rural communities by increasing the minimum speed requirements for grants awarded through the Community Connect Grant Program. Specifically, it raises the minimum required broadband service capacity from 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps for downloads and from 1 Mbps to 3 Mbps for uploads. The bill updates a section of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reflect these increased standards. The changes will go into effect six months after the bill is enacted.
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Robert P. Bresnahan
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