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Community Broadband Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1631| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2021
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Broadband Act of 2021 This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2785
Community Broadband Act of 2019
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1460
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E501-502)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2785
    Community Broadband Act of 2019


  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1460
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E501-502)

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 117-1460: Community Broadband Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Community Broadband Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1631| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2021
Community Broadband Act of 2021 This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2785
Community Broadband Act of 2019
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1460
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E501-502)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2785
    Community Broadband Act of 2019


  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1460
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E501-502)
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 117-1460: Community Broadband Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication