Senate Bill 1102
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1102
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
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
April 13, 2021
04/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1897-1898)
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:22 PM