SENATE 922117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in Senate
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)
- Joseph Manchin (D-WV)
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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