Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 13, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3278
Connect America Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 13, 2019)
Connect America Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
What just happenedJun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2](D-IA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
17cosponsors1committees4actions3related bills13subjects
- Introduced in HouseJun 13, 2019
- Jun 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House