HOUSE 3193117th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

E-BRIDGE Act

Last Action: 11/15/2021

Actions

2021-11-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2021-11-04Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-11-04On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
2021-11-04Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
2021-11-04Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6198-6199)
2021-11-03At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2021-11-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3193.
2021-11-03Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6141-6143)
2021-11-03Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2021-11-03Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
2021-11-03Committee on Financial Services discharged.
2021-11-03Committee on Financial Services discharged.
2021-11-03Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
2021-11-03Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
2021-07-28Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-11-04 (53)

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

Cosponsors (12)

Michael Guest (R-MS)
Daniel Webster (R-FL)
Robert Wittman (R-VA)
Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Ted Budd (R-NC)
Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
Fred Keller (R-PA)
Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
Tracey Mann (R-KS)
Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)

Subjects

Infrastructure development
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public-private cooperation

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