Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 14, 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 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Apr 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 14, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 14, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House