Community Connect Grant Program Legislation by Sen. Smith Analyzed
Bill Intros-Senate
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-05-06
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Community Connect Grant Program, originally introduced by Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, on April 27, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, enhancing broadband access in rural areas.
In an effort to address the growing digital divide, the bill proposes significant updates to the existing grant program designed to fund broa . . .
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WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Community Connect Grant Program, originally introduced by Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, on April 27, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, enhancing broadband access in rural areas.
In an effort to address the growing digital divide, the bill proposes significant updates to the existing grant program designed to fund broa . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com