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US S4201
US S4201A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
In Committee
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction, which aims to provide broadband internet access service in rural areas. The key provisions include: modifying the auction framework to allow the FCC to award support to qualified applicants willing to provide gigabit-level broadband service on an accelerated timeline; requiring applicants to demonstrate project readiness and financial stability; and authorizing additional funding for the FCC to create accurate broadband service maps by October 1, 2020, which will inform the RDOF auctions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Rob Portman (R)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Doug Jones (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4201/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4201/BILLS-116s4201is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4201/BILLS-116s4201is.pdf.pdf |
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