Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 4, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
S. 4422
Connecting Minority Communities Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 4, 2020)
Connecting Minority Communities Act of 2020
This bill establishes the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, the Connecting Minority Communities Task Force, and the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to facilitate, foster, and fund broadband internet access service and digital literacy in minority communities.
What just happenedAug 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
8 cosponsors1 D7 R
8cosponsors1committees2actions
- Introduced in SenateAug 4, 2020
- Aug 4, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Aug 4, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate