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

E-BRIDGE Act

Introduced: March 23, 2023 Introduced by: Graves, Sam Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2024
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
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
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
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Sep 28, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-229, Part I.
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
Jul 27, 2023
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 11, 2024 House · vote #79 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 375–20 See who voted →
 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4