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Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7359| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2020
Trent Kelly

Trent Kelly

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall offer additional funding to certain terrestrial telecommunications carriers for specified broadband projects. Specifically, the FCC shall make one-time funding offers from the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund to certain terrestrial telecommunications carriers that receive support from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund is a mechanism through which the FCC finances high-speed broadband networks in unserved rural areas. Recipients of amounts from the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund shall use such funds to (1) begin construction of a broadband network, (2) make broadband available from the network deployed using Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support, and (3) meet all build-out obligations pursuant to receiving amounts from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  • S 116-4021: Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020
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Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7359| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2020
Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall offer additional funding to certain terrestrial telecommunications carriers for specified broadband projects. Specifically, the FCC shall make one-time funding offers from the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund to certain terrestrial telecommunications carriers that receive support from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund is a mechanism through which the FCC finances high-speed broadband networks in unserved rural areas. Recipients of amounts from the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Fund shall use such funds to (1) begin construction of a broadband network, (2) make broadband available from the network deployed using Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support, and (3) meet all build-out obligations pursuant to receiving amounts from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Trent Kelly

Trent Kelly

Republican Representative

Mississippi

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4021: Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentSmall businessTelephone and wireless communication