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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3236| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (7)
Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services. Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6314
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • November 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6314
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6314: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3236| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2021
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services. Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6314
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • November 18, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6314
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (7)
Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6314: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted