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H.R. 1673 117th Congress House

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Peter Welch Democratic · Vermont See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video services
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Internet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 10, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 724 Identical bill A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible …
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  • S 745 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 4
Eshoo, Anna
· Mar 10, 2021
 D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Mar 9, 2021
 D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Mar 9, 2021
McNerney, Jerry
· Mar 9, 2021
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Mar 9, 2021
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Mar 9, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1673: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1673/
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"H.R. 1673: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1673/.
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H.R. 1673, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1673/.
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[H.R. 1673: To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1673/)
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