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H.R.1416: Broadband Expansion Grant Initiative of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced April 4, 2001
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Broadband Expansion Grant Initiative of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) make grants to eligible recipients to facilitate the deployment by the private sector of broadband telecommunications networks and capabilities to underserved rural areas; and (2) guarantee loans used for such purpose. Requires particular emphasis to be given to entities that use grant proceeds to: (1) provide underserved rural areas with access to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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April 4, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by John J. LaFalce (D-N.Y.) |