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Connect America Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3278| House 
| Updated: 6/14/2019
David Loebsack

David Loebsack

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connect America Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2741: Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Health facilities and institutionsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingState and local finance

Connect America Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3278| House 
| Updated: 6/14/2019
Connect America Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
David Loebsack

David Loebsack

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (17)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2741: Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America 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
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Health facilities and institutionsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingState and local finance