HR 1752 118th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Infrastructure development Internet, web applications, social media Public-private cooperation

E-BRIDGE Act

Introduced: April 3, 2023 Introduced by: Graves, Sam Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov

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Became law

Mar 12, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Mar 11, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 20 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1074)

Mar 11, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 11, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1079-1080)

Mar 11, 2024

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mar 11, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1752.

Mar 11, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1074-1076)

Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 28, 2023

Committee on the Budget discharged.

Sep 28, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-229, Part I.

Sep 28, 2023

Committee on Financial Services discharged.

Sep 28, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.

Jul 27, 2023

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

Jul 27, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 2.

Jul 27, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 24, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Mar 23, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 23, 2023

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 11, 2024	House · vote #79	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	375–20	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

What's happening now March 12, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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