Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2183
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 23, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
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
2183
Congress
117
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
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

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. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.

Text (1)
March 23, 2021
Actions (3)
03/24/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:03 PM