State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 or the State Fix Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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State Fix Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-944| Senate
| Updated: 3/24/2021
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 or the State Fix Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housing