HR 5896 · 112th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2012-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-20]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.(2012-06-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a process under which an incumbent service provider providing broadband service to a remote rural area may submit to the Secretary information regarding the broadband services the provider offers in the proposed service territory so that the Secretary may assess whether a submitted application meets appropriate eligibility requirements.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]NY