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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

Introduced: February 24, 2021 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
Feb 24, 2021
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American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide matching grants to help states improve broadband infrastructure.

The bill requires the FCC to distribute matching grants for state-led, public-private partnership projects connecting areas where internet service is not available above a certain speed to broadband infrastructure. As part of these projects, the bill also requires the FCC to award grants for digital literacy programs and public service campaigns designed to increase adoption of broadband internet access and service.

What's happening now February 24, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)

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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Feb 24, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 436: American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-436/
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"S. 436: American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-436/.
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