HR 3193 117th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Infrastructure development Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Public-private cooperation

E-BRIDGE Act

Introduced: May 13, 2021 Introduced by: Graves, Sam Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps

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Passed House

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Became law

Nov 15, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Nov 4, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 4, 2021

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)

Nov 4, 2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)

Nov 4, 2021

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6198-6199)

Nov 3, 2021

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 3, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3193.

Nov 3, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6141-6143)

Nov 3, 2021

Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 3, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

Nov 3, 2021

Committee on Financial Services discharged.

Nov 3, 2021

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.

Jul 28, 2021

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Jul 28, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 28, 2021

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

May 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

May 13, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 13, 2021

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 4, 2021	House · vote #361	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	410–16	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

What's happening now November 15, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committees of jurisdiction 4