Legis Daily

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA116th CongressHR-1328| House 
| Updated: 5/9/2019
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (25)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND 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 hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and (3) track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support. Under the bill, the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants. The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3994
ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 8, 2019
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)
May 8, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.
May 8, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 9, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1046
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3994
    ACCESS BROADBAND Act


  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 8, 2019
    Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 8, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)


  • May 8, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.


  • May 8, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)


  • May 8, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)


  • May 8, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 9, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1046
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA116th CongressHR-1328| House 
| Updated: 5/9/2019
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND 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 hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and (3) track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support. Under the bill, the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants. The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3994
ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 8, 2019
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)
May 8, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.
May 8, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 9, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1046
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3994
    ACCESS BROADBAND Act


  • February 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 8, 2019
    Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 8, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)


  • May 8, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.


  • May 8, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)


  • May 8, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)


  • May 8, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 9, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1046
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (25)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees