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Introduced
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
In Committee
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and lowincome residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023, directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program that provides funding to states to inform Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, and low-income residents about their potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program and the Lifeline program, which are FCC initiatives that offer discounts on internet and phone services for qualifying households. The bill also requires the FCC to establish a program to provide grants to states to strengthen the connection between their databases containing information about benefits programs and the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, which is used to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity programs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4951-4952) (on 10/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3024/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3024/BILLS-118s3024is.pdf |
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