S 2447
117th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Educational facilities and institutions
Educational technology and distance education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Libraries and archives
Telecommunication rates and fees
SUCCESS Act
Introduced: July 22, 2021
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act
This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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