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ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA116th CongressS-1046| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media; (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption; and (3) cooperate with state agencies that provide similar investments, outreach, and coordination through federal programs. The NTIA shall assign its similar activities to the office, and the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants.

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Timeline
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1328
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
Oct 1, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1328
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 1, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.


  • October 1, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentSmall business

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA116th CongressS-1046| Senate 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media; (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption; and (3) cooperate with state agencies that provide similar investments, outreach, and coordination through federal programs. The NTIA shall assign its similar activities to the office, and the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1328
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
Oct 1, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
  • April 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1328
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 11, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 1, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.


  • October 1, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHIV/AIDSHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentSmall business