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Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-922| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Manchin (Independent)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4789
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2183
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4789
    Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2183
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2183: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • S 117-2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-922| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4789
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2183
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4789
    Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2183
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Joe Manchin (Independent)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2183: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • S 117-2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees