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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2018| Senate 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure. The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas to broadband infrastructure where internet service is not available above a certain speed. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital-literacy programs and public-service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)

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Government information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperation

American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2018| Senate 
| Updated: 6/27/2019
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure. The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas to broadband infrastructure where internet service is not available above a certain speed. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital-literacy programs and public-service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
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Timeline
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
  • June 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperation