Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4131
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 1, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 1, 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
4131
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
Minnesota
Democrat
California
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act

This bill establishes measures related to expanding broadband infrastructure and access in unserved and underserved communities.

The bill creates the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and it provides funding for programs that (1) promote digital equity and broadband capacity building, (2) provide discounts on broadband service for low-income consumers, and (3) subsidize internet services for schools and libraries. The bill establishes specified transparency requirements, such as making federal broadband data available to local governments. It also requires the Federal Communications Commission to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved communities and make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-Rate program.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/01/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/01/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:42 PM