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194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Becca Rausch

S. 1617 LAST ACRE Act aims to expand rural broadband to spur agricultural tech adoption and connectivity, benefiting farmers, ag businesses, and rural communities.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Overview

Official short title: The Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2025, also cited as the LAST ACRE Act of 2025.

Bill number: S. 1617

Introduced in: United States Senate

Introduced date: May 6, 2025

Primary sponsor: Senator Deb Fischer

Status: Introduced; referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

House companion: HR 3212 (companion bill)

Purpose and intent

Based on the title, the LAST ACRE Act is designed to “link access to spur technology for agriculture connectivity in rural environments.” This suggests a focus on improving connectivity and technology adoption in rural/agricultural settings to support farming efficiency, innovation, and resilience.

The provided information does not include the bill’s full text, definitions, or specific policy goals beyond the naming and purpose implied by the title.

Key provisions (not specified in the provided text)

The full legislative text is not included here, so there are no enumerated provisions, funding authorizations, program details, or regulatory changes available in this summary.

Potential areas a bill with this title might address (as commonly contemplated in similar legislation) could include:

Expanding broadband/advanced connectivity access in rural areas to support agricultural technology and data usage.
Financing mechanisms or grants for rural internet infrastructure.
Partnerships between federal agencies, state/local governments, and agricultural stakeholders.
Incentives for deployment of technologies relevant to agriculture (precision agriculture, remote monitoring, etc.). > Note: These are broad possibilities and should not be assumed as actual provisions of S. 1617 without the full text.

Who would be affected

Rural communities and farming operations seeking enhanced internet connectivity and access to digital agricultural technologies.

Agricultural technology providers and broadband/telecommunications providers participating in rural deployment.

State and local governments and federal agencies involved in infrastructure, agriculture, or rural development programs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for consideration.

No further actions (e.g., hearings, markups, amendments) are indicated in the provided information; future steps depend on committee activity and floor consideration.

The companion bill in the House (HR 3212) indicates parallel consideration and may influence negotiations or eventual passage.

Next steps for readers

To understand the exact provisions, funding, timelines, and compliance requirements, review the full text of S. 1617 on Congress.gov or the U.S. Senate website, and compare with HR 3212.

Monitor committee reports, sponsor statements, and floor debates for updates on amendments or revised language.

If your interest is in impact, consider how enhanced rural connectivity could affect agricultural technology adoption, rural economic development, and infrastructure policy.

This summary reflects the information provided. If you can share the bill’s full text or specific section summaries, I can provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision analysis.

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