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HR 2399119th CongressIntroduced

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

Introduced: Mar 27, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Requires FCC to establish vetting process for applicants seeking high-cost universal service program funding for rural broadband deployment.

Key Points

  • 1Mandates FCC rulemaking for vetting high-cost universal service fund applicants
  • 2Requires demonstration of technical, financial, and operational capabilities
  • 3Includes evaluation against established standards and past compliance history
  • 4Sets minimum $9,000 penalty for pre-authorization defaults
  • 5Applies to new funding awards based on post-rulemaking applications

Impact Areas

Federal Communications CommissionRural broadband providersUniversal service funding programsRural communities
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