House Bill 6456
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Serving Rural America Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 7, 2020
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
6456
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
Serving Rural America Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program for awarding grants to eligible partnerships for projects that expand broadband service.
April 7, 2020
04/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:17 PM