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Rural Development

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This page collects the 226 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Rural Development”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Agriculture, Budget & Appropriations, and Farm Policy.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALSep 3, 2026Rural Broadband Modernization Act introduced in U.S. HouseThe Rural Broadband Modernization Act proposes new federal initiatives to expand and upgrade high-speed internet infrastructure in underserved rural communities. The bill is currently under review by State BillFLORIDA · STATEWIDEMay 7, 2026S2502: Updates to Education Programs and Healthcare BudgetingFederal BillFEDERALMay 1, 2026Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Act, 2027Federal BillFEDERALApr 27, 2026Farmland for Farmers Act of 2026Federal BillFEDERALApr 16, 2026House Resolution Supporting Rural CommunitiesFederal BillFEDERALApr 16, 2026Proposed Spending Cap for Rural Water and Waste ProgramsState BillOREGONApr 13, 2026Oregon allows counties to approve farm stores on exclusive farm use and mixed farm-forest landsState BillALABAMAApr 13, 2026Alabama allocates $203 million in federal funds for rural health initiatives and statewide medical programs

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Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Aug 251 item
    1. California prison towns face economic transition following state facility closuresCalifornia cities that historically relied on prison-based economies are seeking new employment opportunities as the state proceeds with facility closures. These municipalities, which built their locaCalifornia
  2. Sun, Aug 161 item
    1. Governor DeSantis allocates $188 million for rural health care programsGovernor Ron DeSantis announced $188 million in state funding to support hospitals, clinics, and medical workforce development across rural Florida. The initiative provides over 80 individual awards tHillsborough County
  3. Mon, Aug 31 item
    1. Governor Abbott awards $2.56 million in R-PEP grants to rural Texas school districtsGovernor Greg Abbott announced 17 grants totaling $2.56 million to support partnerships between rural Texas school districts through the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program. These funHillsborough County
  4. Mon, May 181 item
    1. The Role of Rural America in Clean EnergyThe article argues that renewable energy is the best path toward American energy independence. It suggests that rural areas should lead the transition away from fossil fuels and nuclear power.United States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Agriculture Committeeorganization3 mentions
  2. 02Committee on Agriculture and Forestryorganization3 mentions
  3. 03U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization3 mentions
  4. 04Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairsorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Appropriations Committeeorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servicesorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Energy and Commerce Committeeorganization2 mentions
  8. 08United States Senateorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Finance Directorperson1 mentions
  10. 10Huron, SDlocation1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsRural Broadband Modernization Act introduced in U.S. House, S2502: Updates to Education Programs and Healthcare Budgeting, Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Appropriations Act, 2027 (+9 more)
  • Topic to peopleFinance Director
  • Topic to orgsAgriculture Committee, Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, U.S. Department of Agriculture (+5 more)
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  1. Sep 3, 2026Federal BillRural Broadband Modernization Act introduced in U.S. House
  2. Aug 25, 2026NewsCalifornia prison towns face economic transition following state facility closures
  3. Aug 16, 2026NewsGovernor DeSantis allocates $188 million for rural health care programs
  4. Aug 3, 2026NewsGovernor Abbott awards $2.56 million in R-PEP grants to rural Texas school districts
  5. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1973 Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Farm Programs in Huron, SD
  6. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1980 Senate Hearings on Rural Housing Programs
  7. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1965 Senate Hearings on Farm and Agriculture Legislation
  8. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcriptSenate Hearings on Communications Act Amendments (S. 611 and S. 622)
  9. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1965 Senate Hearings on the Food and Agriculture Act
  10. Jul 19, 2026hearing transcript1979 Federal Agriculture and Rural Development Budget Hearings

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