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Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act

USA116th CongressHR-7160| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act This bill expands eligibility for the universal service support mechanisms through which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assists broadband service providers with making essential communications technology available for all consumers. Under current law, a broadband service provider must be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier to receive universal service support. The bill makes a broadband service provider that is not so designated eligible to receive universal service support if the provider meets certain legal, financial, and technical requirements. Further, the bill requires the FCC to designate broadband service as supported by federal universal service support mechanisms.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act

USA116th CongressHR-7160| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act This bill expands eligibility for the universal service support mechanisms through which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assists broadband service providers with making essential communications technology available for all consumers. Under current law, a broadband service provider must be designated as an eligible telecommunications carrier to receive universal service support. The bill makes a broadband service provider that is not so designated eligible to receive universal service support if the provider meets certain legal, financial, and technical requirements. Further, the bill requires the FCC to designate broadband service as supported by federal universal service support mechanisms.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Health facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication