This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Infectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees
To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.
USA116th CongressHR-6394| House
| Updated: 3/25/2020
This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Infectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees