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S. 1046 116th Congress Senate

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

Official title: A bill to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 4, 2019 Introduced by: Catherine Cortez Masto Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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Oct 1, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Oct 1, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-274.
Mar 11, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action October 1, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.

 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 (NTIA).

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) cooperate with state agencies that provide similar investments, outreach, and coordination through federal programs.

The NTIA shall assign its similar activities to the office, and 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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 1328 ACCESS BROADBAND Act
  • HR 7302 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 4131 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · May 8, 2019
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Apr 29, 2019
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 4, 2019
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Apr 4, 2019
 R
Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Apr 4, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1046/
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