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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019

Introduced: June 27, 2019 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)
Jun 27, 2019
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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure.

The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas to broadband infrastructure where internet service is not available above a certain speed. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital-literacy programs and public-service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.

What's happening now June 27, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4632-4633)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2018: American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2018/
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"S. 2018: American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2018/.
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S. 2018, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2018/.
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