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Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3690| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 This bill establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by students, staff, or patrons at locations that include locations other than the schools or libraries. Priority must be given to students, staff, or patrons who do not have access to such equipment or services. Following the emergency period, funding recipients are authorized to use purchased equipment for appropriate purposes but may not sell or transfer such equipment for anything of value, except for upgraded equipment of the same type.
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Timeline
May 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6563
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E425)
May 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6563
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E425)


  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6563: Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 116-4112: Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLibraries and archivesMinority educationTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3690| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2020
Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 This bill establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by students, staff, or patrons at locations that include locations other than the schools or libraries. Priority must be given to students, staff, or patrons who do not have access to such equipment or services. Following the emergency period, funding recipients are authorized to use purchased equipment for appropriate purposes but may not sell or transfer such equipment for anything of value, except for upgraded equipment of the same type.
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Timeline
May 5, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6563
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E425)
May 12, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 5, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6563
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E425)


  • May 12, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6563: Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 116-4112: Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government trust fundsIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLibraries and archivesMinority educationTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication