House Bill 4529
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4529
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
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants about the FCC's Lifeline program, which is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
September 26, 2019
09/27/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
09/26/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/26/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:48 PM