S 3362
116th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Government trust funds
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Radio spectrum allocation
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
Introduced: February 27, 2020
Introduced by:
Van Hollen, Chris
Democratic
· Maryland
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Became law
Feb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children.
A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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