S. 436 · 117th Congress · Senate

American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)
Introduced
Feb 24, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S864-865)

    864Yea
    865Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Feb 24, 2021

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