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S. 497 (109th)

Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005

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Introduced

2 March 2005

Last action

2 March 2005 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1944-1946)

Sponsors

Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

6 December 2025

Taxation

Summary

Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005 - Establishes within the Department of Commerce, the Rural Broadband Office for the coordination of all Federal Government resources relating to the expansion of broadband technology into rural areas. Expresses the sense of Congress supporting full funding of the loan program for rural electrification established by the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow for expensing of broadband expenditures for rural communities.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1944-1946)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1943-1944)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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