S 497 · 109th Congress · Taxation

Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-02· Sponsored by Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1944-1946)(2005-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005 - Establishes within the Department of Commerce, the Rural Broadband Office for the coordination of all Federal Government resources relating to the expansion of broadband technology into rural areas. Expresses the sense of Congress supporting full funding of the loan program for rural electrification established by the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for expensing of broadband expenditures for rural communities.…

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