Don Bacon (R-NE)
Building Out Utility Infrastructure in Rural America Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Building Out Utility Infrastructure in Rural America Act''. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 11, 2026, by Mr. Bacon. The main purpose of the bill is to reauthorize USDA guarantees for bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes. It does this by updating Section 313A(f) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration year in that section from 2023'' to ``2031''.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Utility Support: Section 2 of the bill amends Section 313A(f) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by changing the date from 2023 to 2031. This extends USDA guarantees for bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes, which could help maintain and improve utility services until 2031.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 11/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House