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S.1439: Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced May 21, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to extend the rural broadband access loan and loan guarantee program. Revises the definition of "eligible rural area." Establishes a non-duplification of terrestrial lines, facilities, or systems requirement. Requires loan applications to be processed within 180 days. Eliminates the eligibility prohibition for entities that serve more than 2% of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| May 21, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) |