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Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

USA116th CongressHR-8650| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4789
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4789
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4789: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

USA116th CongressHR-8650| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Oct 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4789
Introduced in Senate
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4789
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4789: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees