Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act

HR 4351, the Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act, prioritizes broadband deployment in rural ports by amending the Rural Electrification Act. It gives equal priority to applications that expand broadband access at rural ports - including harbors, marine terminals, and shore facilities - as defined in the bill. The law requires verifying unserved communities using FCC data and site testing, and allows up to 75% grant funding for qualifying projects serving rural areas. Recipients must also provide geolocation data for new broadband infrastructure within 30 days of project completion.