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US S738
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
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Introduced
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
In Committee
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-Rate program. The E-Rate program provides broadband discounts to schools and libraries. By making school bus Wi-Fi eligible for E-Rate support, this bill aims to increase internet connectivity for students during their commute to and from school.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Tom Udall (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Cory Gardner (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794) (on 03/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/738/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s738/BILLS-116s738is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s738/BILLS-116s738is.pdf.pdf |
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