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HOUSE 1673117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Last Action
3/10/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-10Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • 2021-03-09Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-09 (00)

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

Cosponsors (7)

  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
  • Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
  • Marc Veasey (D-TX)
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
  • ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Motor carriers
  • Motor vehicles
  • Preschool education
  • Telecommunication rates and fees
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