HR 1639 · 113th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

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

Introduced 2013-04-18· Sponsored by Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.(2013-05-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants, in addition to loans and loan guarantees, for the costs of construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make a grant to an entity for a project with respect to which a loan or loan guarantee is also made.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]OR