Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 4789
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 1, 2020
Latest Action
Oct 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
4789
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
Republican
Texas
Democrat
West Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.

Text (1)
October 1, 2020
Actions (2)
10/01/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10/01/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:24 PM