H.R. 2524 · 117th Congress · House

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Introduced
Apr 14, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a grant program to provide states with resources to inform their residents who are Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  2. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

2

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 15, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 14, 2021

Active