S 4385

This bill reauthorizes the Community Connect Grant Program, which provides funding to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas. It updates the program’s requirements to ensure that eligible areas receive at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds. The bill also broadens the definition of ‘area’ to include future broadband deployments and strengthens the program’s focus on rural communities. The program aims to bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity for residents in underserved regions.