House Bill 8368
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rural Broadband Expansion Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8368
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
Rural Broadband Expansion Act of 2020
This bill authorizes a recipient of amounts from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to use such amounts to expand or improve infrastructure in rural areas for the provision of broadband internet access service. The Department of the Treasury makes payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to states, tribal governments, and local governments for costs related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
September 24, 2020
09/24/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
09/24/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:54 PM