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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-436| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure. The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas where internet service is not available above a certain speed to broadband infrastructure. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital literacy programs and public service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2018
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2018
    American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)

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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-436| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure. The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas where internet service is not available above a certain speed to broadband infrastructure. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital literacy programs and public service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2018
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2018
    American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019


  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Economic developmentGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationRegional and metropolitan planning