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HR 6394 116th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory procedures Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Economic performance and conditions Educational technology and distance education Elementary and secondary education Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Infectious and parasitic diseases Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Poverty and welfare assistance Small business Telecommunication rates and fees

To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.

Introduced: March 25, 2020 Introduced by: Welch, Peter Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Mar 25, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.

What's happening now March 25, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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