Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (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 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 23, 2021
- Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate