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American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2911| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's 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
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2183: Eliminate the 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 mediaMarketing and advertisingPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees

American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2911| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's 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
Sep 30, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 30, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2183: Eliminate the 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 mediaMarketing and advertisingPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees