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RepublicanBill · S. 3259· Senate(119-S-3259)

RECAPTURE Act

Rep. Ernst
Age: 56 years
Iowa
Introduced
11/20/2025
Last activity
11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Joni Ernst
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "RECAPTURE Act," seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It focuses on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The legislation changes how remaining grant funds are handled. Specifically, it requires that any remaining funds not designated for a specific purpose in a final proposal be deposited into the Treasury. These funds are to be used for the sole purpose of deficit reduction.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5

    The bill mandates that unspent broadband grant funds be deposited into the Treasury specifically for the purpose of deficit reduction.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3

    By redirecting unallocated grant funds toward the general fund, the bill limits the total amount of government spending available through the BEAD program.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this get reliable internet to more people?-3

    The bill restricts the availability of broadband deployment funds by redirecting unallocated portions to deficit reduction instead of broadband expansion.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2

    Restricting the flexibility of broadband grant funds may reduce the potential for supplemental internet access programs for low-income communities.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2

    By limiting the amount of broadband funding available for unallocated uses, the bill could reduce future broadband expansion opportunities in rural areas.