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

USA117th CongressHR-1673| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce 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

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6286
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-724
Introduced in Senate

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6286
    To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-724
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 117-724: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
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

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

USA117th CongressHR-1673| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
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

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6286
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-724
Introduced in Senate

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6286
    To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-724
    Introduced in Senate
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (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 117-724: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • 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