Rural and Underserved Broadband Access Act

This bill would establish a competitive grant program administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand reliable, high-speed broadband in rural and underserved communities. Grants would support middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure, with priority given to locally owned cooperatives, municipal partnerships, Tribal entities, and small broadband providers that offer affordable service plans, meet enforceable speed and reliability standards, and serve areas lacking adequate access. The bill would authorize appropriations and require public reporting on project costs, coverage, affordability, and progress toward completion.