S 1046 116th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversight Department of Commerce Digital media Economic development Economic performance and conditions Educational technology and distance education Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Government information and archives Government lending and loan guarantees HIV/AIDS Health technology, devices, supplies Housing and community development funding Housing finance and home ownership Indian social and development programs Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Libraries and archives Public housing

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

Introduced: April 4, 2019 Introduced by: Cortez Masto, Catherine Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

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

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.

What's happening now October 1, 2020

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

Committees of jurisdiction 1