Missouri Congressman signs bill to increase rural broadband access [Video]

WASHINGTON, DC. (KCTV) – Missouri Congressman Sam Graves passed the E-BRIDGE Act with the help of the House and the Senate in late December.

E-BRIDGE stands for “Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility,” and it makes it easier for local communities to carry out broadband projects.

“Unfortunately, too many of our communities, particularly in rural America, still lack broadband access,” said Congressman Graves. “In some cases, just completing that ‘last mile’ is what stands in the way of connecting people to a job they need.”

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The E-BRIDGE Act was first introduced in the House of Representatives on March 23, 2023. It’s designed to help out local businesses and boost economic disaster recovery.

“The E-BRIDGE Act will help spur projects that attract jobs and businesses to expand economic development and opportunity in rural and poor …