House Bill 1586
116th Congress(2019-2020)
BRIDGE Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1586
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Building Resources Into Digital Growth and Education Act of 2019 or the BRIDGE Act of 2019
This bill establishes a digital network technology program to award grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to eligible institutions.
Specifically, the bill provides funds to historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions for the acquisition and use of broadband internet service to improve the quality and delivery of educational services. Such funds shall be used to provide training and education for students and faculty, obtain technical assistance, and create centers at institutions to support innovation and opportunity for entrepreneurs and start-ups.
March 7, 2019
03/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/07/2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
03/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:22 PM