Rep. McDowell Introduces Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act

Rep Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) introduced the Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act. This legislation would extend expenditure deadlines for certain broadband infrastructure projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The legislation provides states and local communities additional time to complete broadband projects already underway, helping ensure rural communities are not forced to abandon critical infrastructure investments because of federal deadlines. The Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act extends the expenditure deadlines for broadband-related State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through September 30, 2027, and the Capital Projects Fund through January 1, 2028.