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"description": "Rural broadband programs extended through 2031.",
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"publishedAt": "2026-04-30T18:56:35.000Z",
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"textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 – The House passed legislation Thursday extending until 2031 rural broadband programs overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.\n\nThe farm bill passed by a vote of 224-200 after stalling for a day due to disagreement within the Republican faction over certain pesticide and fuel provisions.\n\nThe bill sets funding authority and standards for USDA’s Rural Utilities Service programs, including up to $350 million per year through 2031 for the ReConnect program. The bill includes a provision that specifically forbids USDA from engaging in rate regulation of broadband service.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
"title": "House Passes Farm Bill",
"updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:48:54.765Z"
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