Don Bacon (R-NE)
Keeping Rural America Safe Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Keeping Rural America Safe Act. It was introduced in the House on November 11, 2026, by Mr. Bacon. The legislation aims to reauthorize the Expansion of 911 Access Program. It amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Specifically, it changes the funding years from the period of 2008 through 2023 to the new period of 2027 through 2031.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Reauthorizing the Expansion of 911 Access Program helps improve emergency services and safety for people living in rural areas.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill reauthorizes the Expansion of 911 Access Program under the Rural Electrification Act through 2031, supporting rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Reauthorization of 911 Access: Under Section 2 of the bill, the Expansion of 911 Access Program is reauthorized for the years 2027 through 2031. This is positive because it continues the program, which helps keep rural America safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Reauthorizing the Expansion of 911 Access Program helps improve emergency services and safety for people living in rural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill reauthorizes the Expansion of 911 Access Program under the Rural Electrification Act through 2031, supporting rural communities.
- 11/11/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House