S. 98, also known as the "Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025," requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a process for vetting applicants seeking high-cost universal service program funding. This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the government gives money to internet companies that can really help people in hard-to-reach places get online. They plan to check how ready these companies are and give out rules for fair penalties if they mess up before getting the money.