The Rural Utilities Service (formerly the Rural Electrification Administration) is a federal agency of the United States, charged with providing utilities (electricity, telephone, water, sewer) to rural areas through public-private partnerships. It is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Related federal 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 link

• Official website