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H.R. 1639

To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and for other purposes.

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.

Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19](R-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, and for other purposes. — Informed