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US HR1673
US HR1673To 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
03/09/2021
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 require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. The E-rate program provides discounted telecommunications services to eligible schools and libraries. The bill defines "school bus" as a passenger motor vehicle designed to carry a driver and at least 5 passengers, and used primarily to transport students to and from school or school-related events. The FCC must commence a rulemaking within 180 days of the bill's enactment to include school bus Wi-Fi access as an eligible service under the E-rate program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Peter Welch (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1673/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1673/BILLS-117hr1673ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1673/BILLS-117hr1673ih.pdf.pdf |
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