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S 3236 117th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications

Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

Introduced: November 18, 2021 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2021
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Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make changes to the financing of the Universal Service Fund. This fund, which is financed by fees contributed by telecommunications carriers, supports programs to expand the availability of and access to telecommunications services.

Specifically, the bill directs the FCC to (1) study the need for expanding the fund's contribution base to ensure fairness and equity in applicable contribution requirements, and (2) reform the fund's contribution system through rulemaking. In carrying out the rulemaking, the FCC must consider the findings and recommendations of its study and the impact of changes on consumers, businesses, and seniors.

What's happening now November 18, 2021

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6314 Identical bill Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 2 Republican 4 Independent 1
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · May 4, 2022
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Mar 28, 2022
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jan 20, 2022
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jan 20, 2022
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Nov 18, 2021
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Nov 18, 2021
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Nov 18, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3236: Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3236/
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