"The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families."
"All communities - regardless of ZIP code - must have the tools, access, and connectivity they need to prosper, innovate, and thrive."
Maryland and Pennsylvania representatives introduced four bills aimed at improving broadband access and affordability in rural areas. The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act seeks to streamline permitting processes for rural utilities. The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act mandates consideration of affordability in defining underserved areas. The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act amends speed requirements for the USDA's Community Connect Program. The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act modernizes grants for telemedicine and distance learning, addressing the connectivity needs of rural communities.
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