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State Fix Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4587| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2020 or the State Fix Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 16, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housing

State Fix Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4587| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2020 or the State Fix Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 16, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housing