American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 24, 2021)
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure.
The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas where internet service is not available above a certain speed to broadband infrastructure. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital literacy programs and public service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 24, 2021
- Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Feb 24, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate