Senate Bill 2911
117th Congress(2021-2022)
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
2911
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's 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.
September 30, 2021
09/30/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
09/30/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 2, 2023 12:29:14 AM