The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 aims to improve the process for awarding funding to companies that provide broadband services in high-cost areas. The main goal is to ensure that only qualified applicants receive financial support from the high-cost universal service program, which helps expand internet access in underserved regions. Key provisions of this act require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a vetting process for applicants seeking new funding. This process must be established within 180 days of the law's enactment.