Rural Broadband Modernization Act
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10288, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act, would amend the law governing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect program, which funds rural broadband deployment through loans and grants. The bill would require that projects funded under the program provide broadband service with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream. It would also prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from denying or disfavoring applications based on the technology used to deliver broadband, including whether service is provided through terrestrial networks, non-terrestrial systems, or low-Earth orbit satellites. The bill additionally requires public reporting: within 30 days of an award, the Secretary must disclose the number of locations to be served and the technology to be used, and upon project completion, must report the amount of assistance disbursed and the number of locations actually served.
The bill primarily affects rural communities seeking broadband access, as well as companies and providers—including satellite and wireless broadband firms—applying for ReConnect funding, by broadening the range of technologies eligible for support.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House. If enacted, the Secretary of Agriculture would be required to issue final implementing regulations within 180 days.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10288 do?
- H.R. 10288, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act, would amend the law governing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ReConnect program, which funds rural broadband deployment through loans and grants. The bill would require that projects funded under the program provide broadband service with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream. It would also prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from denying or disfavoring applications based on the technology used to deliver broadband, including whether service is provided through terrestrial networks, non-terrestrial systems, or low-Earth orbit satellites. The bill additionally requires public reporting: within 30 days of an award, the Secretary must disclose the number of locations to be served and the technology to be used, and upon project completion, must report the amount of assistance disbursed and the number of locations actually served. The bill primarily affects rural communities seeking broadband access, as well as companies and providers—including satellite and wireless broadband firms—applying for ReConnect funding, by broadening the range of technologies eligible for support. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce. It has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House. If enacted, the Secretary of Agriculture would be required to issue final implementing regulations within 180 days.
- Has H.R. 10288 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10288. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10288?
- H.R. 10288 was sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1] (R-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10288?
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. (3 Sep 2026).
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