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.
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.
Economic developmentGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesHousing and community development fundingInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationRegional and metropolitan planning