A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 3967

119th Congress

A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help rural areas improve their digital infrastructure and technology. The grants would provide funding to communities that lack adequate internet and digital services, aiming to reduce the technology gap between rural and urban areas.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes.

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help rural areas improve their digital infrastructure and technology. The grants would provide funding to communities that lack adequate internet and digital services, aiming to reduce the technology gap be

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This bill would create a new federal grant program to help rural areas improve their digital infrastructure and technology. The grants would provide funding to communities that lack adequate internet and digital services, aiming to reduce the technology gap between rural and urban areas.

Bill Number: 3967
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3967
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would create a new federal grant program to help rural areas improve their digital infrastructure and technology. The grants would provide funding to communities that lack adequate internet and digital services, aiming to reduce the technology gap between rural and urban areas.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new federal grant program to help rural areas improve their digital infrastructure and technology. The grants would provide funding to communities that lack adequate internet and digital services, aiming to reduce the technology gap between rural and urban areas.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill establishes a grant program specifically focused on digital infrastructure and technology in rural areas.
Rural communities would be able to apply for federal funding to improve their internet connectivity and digital services.
The program aims to address the digital divide by helping areas that currently have limited access to modern technology infrastructure.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for review and consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect people living in rural communities across the United States who currently have limited or inadequate internet and digital technology access. Local governments, internet service providers, and community organizations in rural areas could apply for grants to build or upgrade digital infrastructure. If passed, the program could help rural residents gain better access to online education, healthcare, business opportunities, and government services that increasingly require internet connectivity.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3967, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3967

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