Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 1, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
S. 4789
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 1, 2020)
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.
What just happenedOct 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateOct 1, 2020
- Oct 1, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Oct 1, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate