Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2025
The Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2025 would extend and boost funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Program, which is run by the Department of Agriculture. The bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to change the annual funding level for REDLG, increasing it from $10,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2019–2023 to $12,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026–2030. In practical terms, this adds more capital (via loans and grants) to support economic development projects in rural areas, with the aim of stimulating job creation and investment. The act is introduced in the House by Rep. Nunn (IA) and Rep. Davis (NC) and referred to the Agriculture Committee; it carries the short title “Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2025.”
Key Points
- 1Short title: Revitalizing Rural Communities Act of 2025.
- 2Core change: Amends Section 313B of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to modify REDLG funding.
- 3Funding level and years: Set at $12,000,000 for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030, replacing the prior $10,000,000 per year for 2019–2023.
- 4Purpose: To extend and increase funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program to support rural economic development activities.
- 5Scope and administration: The change pertains to the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service REDLG program; no other provisions are included in the text provided beyond this funding increase.