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Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3587| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2022
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 This bill modifies administration of and requirements for broadband deployment programs. Specifically, it requires the Department of the Treasury to participate in interagency activities to coordinate federally supported broadband deployment. The bill also increases the percentage (from 50% to 80%) of rural households that a project must serve in order to receive a grant or a loan to expand access to broadband for distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)
Mar 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7060
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • February 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)


  • March 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7060
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7060: Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3587| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2022
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 This bill modifies administration of and requirements for broadband deployment programs. Specifically, it requires the Department of the Treasury to participate in interagency activities to coordinate federally supported broadband deployment. The bill also increases the percentage (from 50% to 80%) of rural households that a project must serve in order to receive a grant or a loan to expand access to broadband for distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)
Mar 22, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7060
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • February 7, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)


  • March 22, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7060
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (3)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7060: Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted