H.R. 1639 · 113th Congress
To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Gibson
- Introduced
- 2013-04-18
- Latest action
- 2013-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
Summary
Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants, in addition to loans and loan guarantees, for the costs of construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas.
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make a grant to an entity for a project with respect to which a loan or loan guarantee is also made.