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Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

USA116th CongressS-3362| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children. A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Congressional oversightDigital mediaEducational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment trust fundsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication

Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

USA116th CongressS-3362| Senate 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children. A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDigital mediaEducational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment trust fundsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication