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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

USA117th CongressS-724| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2021
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (7)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-738
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2958
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1673
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-738
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2958
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1673
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 11, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1673: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

USA117th CongressS-724| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2021
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
View Full Text

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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-738
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2958
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1673
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-738
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2958
    A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1673
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • March 11, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (7)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1673: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees