Advancing Broadband, Tribal Land Mortgages and Affordable Single-Owner Housing Opportunities
S.98: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 – This bipartisan bill instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a vetting process for service provider applicants applying for federal funding assistance for broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities. Sponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Jan. 15, 2025, the bill passed in the Senate on June 26, 2025, and in the House on April 20, 2025. It was signed into law by the president on May 11, 2026. S.723: Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 – Introduced by Sen. John Thune (R-SD) on Feb. 25, 2025, this bill requires the BureauRead More →