HR 7302 116th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act

Introduced: June 24, 2020 Introduced by: Clyburn, James E. Democratic · South Carolina See on congress.gov

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Jun 25, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Jun 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 24, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act

This bill establishes measures related to expanding broadband infrastructure and access in unserved and underserved communities.

The bill creates the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and it provides funding for programs that (1) promote digital equity and broadband capacity building, (2) provide discounts on broadband service for low-income consumers, and (3) subsidize internet services for schools and libraries. The bill establishes specified transparency requirements, such as making federal broadband data available to local governments. It also requires the Federal Communications Commission to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved communities and make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-Rate program.

What's happening now June 25, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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