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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the establishment of a program to expand access to broadband service, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Connect America Act of 2021, would establish a program to expand access to broadband service in unserved areas, areas with low-tier service, and areas with mid-tier service. The program would be separate from the existing universal service program and would not require funding recipients to be designated as eligible telecommunications carriers. The bill outlines the use of program funds, including through national systems of competitive bidding and distribution of funds to states, and establishes various requirements and preferences for the program. The bill authorizes $79.5 billion in appropriations for the program for fiscal year 2022 and subsequent years.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 03/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1672/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1672/BILLS-117hr1672ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1672/BILLS-117hr1672ih.pdf.pdf |
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