Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act

The Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act (S. 1908) aims to improve high-speed internet access in coastal and inland rural communities by prioritizing their ports for federal broadband funding. Under this bill, the Department of Agriculture would give preference to broadband projects serving small, rural ports when distributing grants and loans. Additionally, the legislation requires fund recipients to provide precise location data for their infrastructure to ensure the broadband buildout accurately reaches the intended areas. For citizens in these regions, the bill is designed to boost local economies by modernizing maritime infrastructure and closing the digital divide in underserved waterfront communities.