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US S3346ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act
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Introduced
08/01/2018
08/01/2018
In Committee
08/01/2018
08/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and improved digital inclusion efforts; hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption; develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media; develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption; and track construction and use of, and access to, any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.
AI Summary
This bill, the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office will connect with communities that need better internet access, hold regional workshops to share best practices, develop targeted broadband training and publications, and track the construction and use of broadband infrastructure built with federal support. The bill also aims to streamline the application process for federal broadband support programs and improve coordination between agencies and the Federal Communications Commission to efficiently distribute broadband funding while avoiding overbuilding.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 08/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/3346/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3346/BILLS-115s3346is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s3346/BILLS-115s3346is.pdf.pdf |
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