HR 3278
116th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Educational facilities and institutions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Health facilities and institutions
Indian social and development programs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Public contracts and procurement
Public housing
State and local finance
Connect America Act of 2019
Introduced: June 13, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Connect America Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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