Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
Congressional oversightFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-2524| House
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
Congressional oversightFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication