Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 23, 2021)
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
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. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.
What just happenedMar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2021
- Mar 24, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House