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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/14/2019
06/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the establishment of a program to expand access to broadband. This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas, as well as unserved anchor institutions like schools and libraries. The program consists of a national reverse auction where 75% of the funding will be allocated, and population-based grants to states where the remaining 25% will be distributed. The bill sets requirements for the program, including technology neutrality, preferences for certain project characteristics, and processes for determining unserved and underserved areas. It also authorizes $40 billion in funding for the program over 10 years.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
David Loebsack (D)*,
G. Butterfield (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 06/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3278/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3278/BILLS-116hr3278ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3278/BILLS-116hr3278ih.pdf.pdf |
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