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Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7972| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 This bill sets aside 10% of the net proceeds from spectrum auctions to be deposited into a Rural Broadband Assessment and Deployment Fund, which shall be used for the buildout of broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must use the fund to establish one or more programs to address (1) gaps in broadband internet access service coverage in high-cost rural areas, and (2) insufficient funding of other programs that could adversely affect the sustainability of broadband services or comparability of rates supported by such programs. Further, the FCC must establish transparency and accountability requirements for addressing such coverage gaps and funding shortfalls, and it must report annually on the distribution of amounts from the fund.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4015
Introduced in Senate
Aug 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4015
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills

  • S 116-4015: Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees

Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7972| House 
| Updated: 8/7/2020
Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 This bill sets aside 10% of the net proceeds from spectrum auctions to be deposited into a Rural Broadband Assessment and Deployment Fund, which shall be used for the buildout of broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must use the fund to establish one or more programs to address (1) gaps in broadband internet access service coverage in high-cost rural areas, and (2) insufficient funding of other programs that could adversely affect the sustainability of broadband services or comparability of rates supported by such programs. Further, the FCC must establish transparency and accountability requirements for addressing such coverage gaps and funding shortfalls, and it must report annually on the distribution of amounts from the fund.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4015
Introduced in Senate
Aug 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4015
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4015: Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees