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Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3569| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (35)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020 This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6394: To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Infectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3569| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020 This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (35)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6394: To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Infectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceSmall businessTelecommunication rates and fees