S 436 United States Senate · 117th Congress

American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 24, 2021 Last action Feb 24, 2021
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Feb 24, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
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Feb 24, 2021
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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