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Bill117th CongressFiled May 13, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 3193

E-BRIDGE Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 4, 2021)

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

What just happenedNov 15, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6](R-MO)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 R
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  1. Nov 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Nov 4, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 4, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)

  4. Nov 4, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)

  5. Nov 4, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6198-6199)

  6. Nov 3, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 3, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3193.

  8. Nov 3, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6141-6143)

  9. Nov 3, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 3, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

  11. Nov 3, 2021DischargeH12300

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  12. Nov 3, 2021Committee5500

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  13. Nov 3, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Nov 3, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Jul 28, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. May 14, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  19. May 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  20. May 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. May 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. May 13, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 4, 202153

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

Reported to House, Part INov 3, 20218

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2021

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

E-BRIDGE Act — Informed