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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Mar 27, 2026
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H.R. 8147In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications

Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act

Sponsor: Rep. McClain Delaney, April (D-MD)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 27, 2026
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Introduced
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House committee
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Cosponsors (3)

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1 Democrat, 2 Republicans (of 3 shown).

Activity timeline

Mar 27
Mar 27
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27
Mar 27
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27
Mar 27
Introduced in House
Mar 27
Mar 27
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Mar 27
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27
Introduced in House
Mar 27
Introduced in House

All 3 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (2)

In the news

Press Release: Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Hosts Discussion with Montgomery County Women Leaders on Affordability Issues - Quiver Quantitative
Press Release: Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Votes Against Farm Bill, Citing Burdens on Maryland Farmers and Cuts to Conservation Programs - Quiver Quantitative
Press Release: Rep. April McClain Delaney Joins Democratic Colleagues to Urge Action on Fertilizer Prices Amid Iran Conflict - Quiver Quantitative
LISTEN: NFIB’s Josh McLeod Discusses Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements on “Business for Breakfast” in Phoenix - NFIB
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