Senate Bill 3362
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3362
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children.
A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
February 27, 2020
02/27/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
02/27/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:22:59 PM