April McClain Delaney (D-MD)
Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 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
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act" aims to raise the minimum broadband service capacity for projects under the Community Connect Grant Program. It amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 by increasing specific speed requirements. These changes take effect six months after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 24
- Scored +9
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Specifically targets and improves internet quality in rural communities.
- Scored +9
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
Increases the minimum required speed for broadband projects, ensuring higher quality access.
- Scored +8
Does this invest in rural communities?
Directly increases the quality of critical digital infrastructure in rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Higher Speed Requirements: By increasing the minimum capacity from 10-Mbps to 25-Mbps and 1-Mbps to 3-Mbps in Section 2, the bill ensures projects provide faster internet service.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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? — Specifically targets and improves internet quality in rural communities. Would farmers be better off under this? — Modern agriculture relies heavily on high-speed internet for precision farming and market access. Would students be better off under this? — Significantly improves the ability to access online educational resources. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reduces the digital divide by ensuring higher quality service in underserved areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Faster internet is essential for modern business operations. Would children be better off under this? — Better internet speeds facilitate online learning and education for students. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Many Native American communities are in rural areas that would benefit from improved broadband. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — High-speed internet is critical for accessibility services and remote assistance. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides better connectivity for professional and personal use. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves ability to stay connected and access health services. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Improves access to digital services and telehealth for elderly residents. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Improves connectivity for veterans utilizing telehealth and remote services. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Higher speed internet supports remote work and educational opportunities. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides improved utility service for those in rural regions. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General infrastructure improvement is broadly beneficial.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Increases the minimum required speed for broadband projects, ensuring higher quality access.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Directly increases the quality of critical digital infrastructure in rural communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Higher speed internet enables more reliable telemedicine and health services. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Increased broadband speeds can improve access to telehealth services. Does this help veterans get medical care? — Improved connectivity supports telehealth for veterans in rural areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Better internet speeds facilitate digital commerce for small businesses in rural areas. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Improved broadband infrastructure typically supports local economic growth.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Improved broadband supports digital trade across state lines.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Closing the digital divide can provide better economic opportunities for low-income rural residents.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York