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Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2524| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4529
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
Apr 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1102
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4529
    Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019


  • April 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1102
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1102: Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4529
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
Apr 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1102
Introduced in Senate
Apr 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4529
    Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019


  • April 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1102
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1102: Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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