American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 27, 2019)
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure.
The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas to broadband infrastructure where internet service is not available above a certain speed. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital-literacy programs and public-service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
What just happenedJun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 27, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate