Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3695
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CONNECT at Home Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 12, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 12, 2020
Latest Action
May 12, 2020
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
3695
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Oregon
Democrat
Oregon
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Continuing Online Networking, Negating Economic Conditions on Technology at Home Act or the CONNECT at Home Act

This bill prohibits a voice or internet service provider from terminating service to a customer during the national emergency declared due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and for 180 days thereafter.

A provider that terminated voice or internet service to a customer following the emergency declaration and prior to the enactment of this bill must resume providing such service upon the date of enactment.

Terminating or failing to resume providing such service will result in a forfeiture penalty, and the proceeds of any such penalties collected shall be used to provide assistance to low-income individuals who lack access to affordable broadband service due to COVID-19.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/12/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/12/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:42 PM