Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 13, 2021)
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
What just happenedApr 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1897-1898)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 13, 2021
- Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1897-1898)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate