S.1447: Connecting America Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced July 14, 2009
  • Latest Major Action July 14, 2009

Bill Summary

Connecting America Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) broadband providers a tax credit for investment in broadband equipment and services to enhance Internet access in unserved areas; and (2) a tax credit to holders of private activity bonds designated as Broadband America Bonds to finance the deployment of broadband services. Establishes the Office of National Broadband Strategy in the Department of Commerce to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

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