Bill · H.R. 8144· House(119-HR-8144)
Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2026
- Last activity
- 3/27/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act" aims to raise the minimum broadband service capacity for projects under the Community Connect Grant Program. It amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by increasing specific speed requirements. These changes take effect six months after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+9
Specifically targets and improves internet quality in rural communities.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+9
Increases the minimum required speed for broadband projects, ensuring higher quality access.
Does this invest in rural communities?+8
Directly increases the quality of critical digital infrastructure in rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Higher Speed Requirements: By increasing the minimum capacity from 10-Mbps to 25-Mbps and 1-Mbps to 3-Mbps in Section 2, the bill ensures projects provide faster internet service.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+9Good For Farmers+6Good For Students+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Children+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+9
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Mental Health Access+1Improves Veterans Healthcare+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York