Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 27, 2020)
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children.
A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2020
- Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate