Rural Utilities Service

Rural Utilities Service

The Rural Utilities Service, formerly the Rural Electrification Administration is charged with providing utilities (electricity, telephone, water, sewer, etc.) to rural areas through public-private partnerships.

Related Legislation

1944 - Rural Electrification Act Amendments PL 78-425, 78-563
1949 - Rural Electrification Act Amendments PL 81-423
1961 - Area Redevelopment Act PL 87-27
1961 - Housing Act PL 87-90
1962 - Rural Electrification Act Amendments PL 87-862
1965 - Appalachian Regional Development Act PL 89-4
1965 - Department of Housing and Urban Development PL 89-174
1966 - Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act PL 89-754
1972 - Rural Development Act PL 92-419

External Links

http://www.usda.gov/rus/