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Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2183| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jim Cooper (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8650
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-922
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8650
    Eliminate the Digital Divide Act


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-922
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • S 117-922: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2183| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8650
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-922
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8650
    Eliminate the Digital Divide Act


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-922
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jim Cooper (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • S 117-922: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees