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US HR5886

US HR5886
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023


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Introduced
10/03/2023
In Committee
11/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a competitive grant program for 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. The bill also requires the FCC to establish a program to provide grants to states to connect their benefits databases with the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, which can be used to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity programs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 11/03/2023)

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