Rural Electrification Act

The Rural Electrification Act was a law enacted in 1936 to bring electricity to rural areas that lacked reliable power. It provided federal loans and support to help farmers and rural communities build electrical infrastructure, making electricity affordable and accessible outside cities. This helped improve quality of life, boost economic opportunities, and modernize rural areas by enabling the use of electric appliances, lighting, and other technologies. Overall, the act aimed to promote equitable development by connecting underserved rural communities to the benefits of electrification.