Senate Bill 944
117th Congress(2021-2022)
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
944
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 or the State Fix Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
March 24, 2021
03/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM