House Bill 3278
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Connect America Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 13, 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
3278
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
Connect America Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
June 13, 2019
06/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
06/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:31 AM