Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2524
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 14, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 14, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 15, 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
2524
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
Democrat
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House 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.

Text (1)
April 14, 2021
Actions (3)
04/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
04/14/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/14/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:47 PM