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H.R.6563: Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced April 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 5, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
99 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 21, 2020
Bill Summary
Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 This bill establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 21, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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April 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |