Bill · H.R. 1873· House(119-HR-1873)

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

Age: 78 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 3/5/2025
Last activity: 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Mike Kelly
Cosponsors: - 8 - 7

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to exclude certain qualified broadband grants from gross income. These grants are specifically intended for broadband deployment. The bill identifies various programs, including those under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, that qualify for this tax treatment. It also includes provisions to prevent a double benefit for these expenditures.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill supports rural broadband through specific programs like those under the Rural Electrification Act.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill excludes qualified broadband grants from gross income, which provides tax relief for entities receiving these funds for deployment.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill specifically includes grants from the Rural Electrification Act to support broadband deployment in rural areas.