HOUSE 2183117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

Last Action: 3/24/2021

Actions

2021-03-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
2021-03-23Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2021-03-23Introduced in House
2021-03-23Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-23 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

JAMES COOPER (D-TN)

Subjects

Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Poverty and welfare assistance
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Telecommunication rates and fees

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