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Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act

USA118th CongressHR-9193| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2024
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and provides funding for the removal and replacement of certain foreign communications equipment in telecommunications networks. (ACP provided discounted internet service to eligible low-income households until it was terminated in May 2024 due to a lapse in funding.) Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and provides funding for ACP for FY2024. The bill makes various changes to ACP eligibility thresholds and verification, including by reducing the income threshold for eligibility under the poverty guidelines. Further, the bill requires communications providers offering the ACP benefit to use specified federal databases to verify an applicant’s eligibility, removing the existing option to use alternative verification processes. The bill specifies that families made ineligible by these changes must remain eligible for benefits for 180 days following the bill’s enactment. The bill also eliminates ACP’s one-time consumer subsidy of up to $100 toward the purchase of a connected device. The bill also provides additional funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (commonly known as rip and replace ). (Under the program, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reimburses providers of advanced communications services for expenses incurred in the removal, replacement, and disposal of communications equipment produced or provided by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation.) Finally, the bill directs the FCC to reauction licenses for the use of specified electromagnetic spectrum bands primarily used by wireless communications providers.
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Timeline
May 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4317
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2024
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4317
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-4317: Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act
  • HR 118-8709: Saving Americans’ Valuable Earnings on the National ACP Act

Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act

USA118th CongressHR-9193| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2024
Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act This bill reauthorizes the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and provides funding for the removal and replacement of certain foreign communications equipment in telecommunications networks. (ACP provided discounted internet service to eligible low-income households until it was terminated in May 2024 due to a lapse in funding.) Specifically, the bill reauthorizes and provides funding for ACP for FY2024. The bill makes various changes to ACP eligibility thresholds and verification, including by reducing the income threshold for eligibility under the poverty guidelines. Further, the bill requires communications providers offering the ACP benefit to use specified federal databases to verify an applicant’s eligibility, removing the existing option to use alternative verification processes. The bill specifies that families made ineligible by these changes must remain eligible for benefits for 180 days following the bill’s enactment. The bill also eliminates ACP’s one-time consumer subsidy of up to $100 toward the purchase of a connected device. The bill also provides additional funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (commonly known as rip and replace ). (Under the program, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reimburses providers of advanced communications services for expenses incurred in the removal, replacement, and disposal of communications equipment produced or provided by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation.) Finally, the bill directs the FCC to reauction licenses for the use of specified electromagnetic spectrum bands primarily used by wireless communications providers.
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Timeline
May 9, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4317
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2024
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 9, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4317
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-4317: Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act
  • HR 118-8709: Saving Americans’ Valuable Earnings on the National ACP Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted