S. 98Became Law

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

Chamber
Senate
Sponsor
Shelley Moore CapitoShelley Moore CapitoSenate
Introduced
2025-01-15
Impact Score
40
Limited
Momentum
24
Stable
Summary
Requires the FCC to vet applicants for high cost universal service broadband funding using standards tied to technical financial operational and compliance qualifications
What this does
  • Establish applicant vetting standards
  • Require FCC rulemaking
  • Limit funding awards
  • Assess default penalties
Latest action
2026-05-11 — Became Public Law No: 119-89.
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