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S 922 117th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Appropriations Executive agency funding and structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Poverty and welfare assistance Rural conditions and development State and local government operations Telecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

Introduced: March 23, 2021 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.

What's happening now March 23, 2021

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

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