Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 7, 2022)
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
This bill modifies administration of and requirements for broadband deployment programs.
Specifically, it requires the Department of the Treasury to participate in interagency activities to coordinate federally supported broadband deployment.
The bill also increases the percentage (from 50% to 80%) of rural households that a project must serve in order to receive a grant or a loan to expand access to broadband for distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2022
- Feb 7, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Feb 7, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate