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S.2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 30, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 30, 2021
Bill Summary
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's Digital Divide Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 30, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Sept. 30, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |