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S 3084

ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Roger Marshall and 1 co-sponsor

Bipartisan bill expanding federal broadband infrastructure investment in rural communities to close digital access gaps and boost economic development.

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Bill Summary · S 3084

Legislative bill overview

S. 3084, the ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025, aims to expand broadband infrastructure and digital connectivity in rural communities across the United States. The bill, sponsored by Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Peter Welch (D-VT), was introduced in October 2025 and referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee for consideration.

Why is this important

Rural broadband access remains a significant infrastructure gap affecting millions of Americans, limiting economic opportunity, educational access, and healthcare delivery in underserved areas. Improving rural connectivity could strengthen agricultural operations, attract businesses to rural regions, and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms and costs: Determining how the federal government will finance broadband expansion—whether through grants, loans, public-private partnerships, or new revenue sources—and the total fiscal impact
  • Infrastructure deployment standards: Disagreement over broadband speed requirements, technology preferences (fiber vs. wireless), and whether all rural areas can be economically served
  • Government vs. private sector role: Balancing federal involvement with private broadband companies' existing infrastructure and profitability concerns, and whether this constitutes market interference

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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