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HR 9521

Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act

119th Congress Introduced by Don Davis and 3 co-sponsors

Extends deadlines for spending federal broadband funds: SFRF/LFRF to 9/30/2027 and CPF to 1/1/2028, giving more time to plan, procure, and spend.

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Bill Summary · HR 9521

Summary of HR 9521 – Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act (119th Congress)

Purpose

  • To extend the deadlines for spending certain federal funds related to broadband infrastructure projects, allowing additional time for planning, procurement, and expenditure.

Key Provisions and Changes

  1. Extension of funding deadlines for the State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF)

    • Adds a new option to extend the expenditure window for broadband-related projects.
    • Specifically, for funds under Section 602(c)(5)(E) of the Social Security Act, funds may be expended through September 30, 2027, for broadband infrastructure projects.
    • This supersedes the prior spending deadline contained in the existing statute.

  2. Extension of funding deadlines for the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF)

    • Adds a similar extension provision for broadband-related projects funded under Section 603(c)(6)(D) of the Social Security Act.
    • Broadband-related funds may be expended through September 30, 2027.

  3. Capital Projects Fund (CPF) availability extension

    • Reorganizes and expands the CPF provisions:
      • Renames subsection (d) to subsection (e).
      • Introduces a new subsection (d) titled “Availability.”
      • Within the new subsection, funds used for broadband infrastructure projects may be expended prior to January 1, 2028.
    • This effectively provides an extended window for spending CPF dollars on broadband infrastructure projects.

Affected Programs and Funds

  • State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) – broadband-related project expenditures extended to 9/30/2027.
  • Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF) – broadband-related project expenditures extended to 9/30/2027.
  • Capital Projects Fund (CPF) – expenditure window extended, allowing spending on broadband infrastructure through 1/1/2028.

Who Would Be Affected

  • State governments receiving SFRF funds.
  • Local governments receiving LFRF funds.
  • Entities and jurisdictions implementing broadband infrastructure projects funded through CPF.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill was introduced on June 29, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • If enacted, the extended deadlines would apply to federally funded broadband infrastructure projects under the specified programs, providing more time for planning, procurement, and spending.
  • The new completion/expiration dates are:
    • September 30, 2027 for SFRF and LFRF broadband projects.
    • January 1, 2028 for CPF-related broadband expenditures.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill primarily adjusts timing, not the substantive standards or eligibility criteria for funding.
  • It does not introduce new funding amounts but extends the permissible use period for existing funds related to broadband infrastructure.

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

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