HR 1693
116th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Elementary and secondary education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Preschool education
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Introduced: March 12, 2019
Introduced by:
Luján, Ben Ray
Democratic
· New Mexico
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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