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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

USA116th CongressS-738| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2019
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (7)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2958
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)
Mar 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1693
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2958
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)
  • March 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1693
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1693: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

USA116th CongressS-738| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2019
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2958
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)
Mar 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1693
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2958
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)
  • March 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1693
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (7)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1693: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees