Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- S.4126
S.4126: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced May 3, 2022
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 3, 2022
Bill Summary
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process to vet applicants for certain funding that supports affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities. Specifically, the process applies to applicants seeking funding under the high-cost universal service programs that provide competitive awards for broadband deployment. As part of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
|
| May 3, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) |