Senate Bill 4291
116th Congress(2019-2020)
DEPLOY Broadband Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4291
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
Developing Economic Prosperity and Linking Our Youth through Broadband Act or the DEPLOY Broadband Act
This bill provides $6.5 billion to the Federal Communications Commission for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure in unserved areas, and it establishes a minimum set-aside of 10% from the proceeds of certain spectrum auctions for broadband build-out in unserved or underserved areas.
July 23, 2020
07/23/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/23/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:36 PM