House Bill 4127
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 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
4127
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
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make financing available for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program.
Specifically, the bill provides a means for communities and public-private partnerships to apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments.
July 30, 2019
07/31/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
07/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:17 PM