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S.1695: Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 19, 2021
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 |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) |