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H.R.6491: E-BRIDGE Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced April 14, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 14, 2020
Bill Summary
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects. Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 15, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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April 14, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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April 14, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Graves (R-Mo.) |