American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 2/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
- 2021-02-24Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-24 (00)
American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure.
The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas where internet service is not available above a certain speed to broadband infrastructure. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital literacy programs and public service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.
Cosponsors (1)
- Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)
Subjects
- Economic development
- Geography and mapping
- Government information and archives
- Housing and community development funding
- Infrastructure development
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Public-private cooperation
- Regional and metropolitan planning
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