Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023

The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 establishes two grant programs to increase enrollment in federal broadband assistance programs. It provides competitive grants to states to conduct outreach and help Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Lifeline. The bill also funds states to connect their benefit databases (like SNAP) to a national eligibility verifier, enabling automatic verification of program eligibility. This reduces administrative barriers for eligible individuals seeking affordable broadband service.