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ACCESS BROADBAND Act

Introduced: March 6, 2019 Introduced by: Tonko, Paul Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 8, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.
May 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)
May 8, 2019
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 8, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and (3) track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.

Under the bill, the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants.

The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.

What's happening now May 9, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 1046 Related bill ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • HR 7302 Related bill Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 4131 Related bill Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 6 Republican 4
Meadows, Mark
· May 7, 2019
 D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · May 7, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 12, 2019
 D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Apr 10, 2019
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Mar 25, 2019
 D
Harder, Josh
California · Mar 25, 2019
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Mar 25, 2019
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Mar 18, 2019
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Mar 14, 2019
Collins, Chris
· Mar 6, 2019
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Feb 27, 2019
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Feb 27, 2019
Brooks, Susan
· Feb 25, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1328/
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"H.R. 1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1328/.
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