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S 2668 117th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Computer security and identity theft Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Indian social and development programs Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Rural conditions and development State and local government operations

A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 5, 2021 Introduced by: Rosen, Jacky Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 5, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill establishes a fund within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to assist states and tribal governments in supporting entities that oversee broadband programs and broadband deployment.

Priority must be given to states that either do not have such an entity or that need to increase the capacity of such an entity. The administration's Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth must provide technical and other assistance (1) to support the expansion of broadband, and (2) regarding cybersecurity resources and programs available through federal agencies.

What's happening now August 5, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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