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S.3690: Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (43 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 12, 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 12, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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May 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |