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Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act [HB-7160]
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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to promote broadband deployment by increasing participation in broadband support programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. G. Butterfield
Introduced In House on 06/11/2020
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Rural Broadband Acceleration Act. [HB-7022]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the framework for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and it establishes a deadline for the FCC to create broadband service maps.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 05/27/2020
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LAUNCHES Act Leveraging American Understanding of Next-generation Challenges Exploring Space Act [HB-7021]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate access to specified broadband spectrum frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries. Under current law, commercial missions launching from the United States to space must use government-owned spectrum to communicate with the rockets during launch, and private companies must apply to the FCC to receive special temporary authority to use such spectrum. The bill requires the FCC to adopt service rules for access to specified frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darren Soto
Introduced In House on 05/26/2020
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Health Care Broadband Expansion During COVID–19 Act [S.3838]
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A bill to provide for the expansion of the Rural Health Care Program of the Federal Communications Commission in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/21/2020
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COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 [S.3740]
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Modifies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including by revising eligibility criteria and administrative procedures and by providing supplemental appropriations for certain legal and translation services. Among other changes, the bill permanently increases relevant income thresholds and asset limits that apply to SSDI, as well as temporarily suspends certain waiting periods that apply to SSDI, SSI, and Medicare
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/14/2020
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Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020 [HB-6881]
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To provide a benefit for broadband service during emergency periods relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Rochester
Introduced In House on 05/14/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 [S.3690]
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Establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by students,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/12/2020
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Computer and Internet Equity Act [HB-6744]
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To provide tax credits to low to moderate income individuals for certain computer and education costs, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to modify the requirements for the Lifeline program to provide increased support for broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/08/2020
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Universal Broadband Act of 2020 [HB-6723]
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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the eligibility of broadband internet access services for Federal universal service support, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin Peterson
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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Emergency Educational Connections Act of 2020 [HB-6563]
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Establishes and provides funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, from which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide support for certain schools or libraries to purchase specified telecommunications equipment during the public health emergency declared because of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the FCC shall provide funds to certain elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries to purchase telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, and routers) for use by students,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E425) on 05/05/2020
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Healthcare Broadband Expansion During COVID-19 Act [HB-6474]
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To provide for the expansion of the Rural Health Care Program of the Federal Communications Commission in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/10/2020
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Serving Rural America Act [HB-6456]
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To establish a grant program that provides grants to expand broadband service.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 04/07/2020
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To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected. [HB-6394]
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Provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/25/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020 [S.3569]
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Provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/23/2020
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ACCESS Act Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act [S.3517]
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(1) provides appropriations for the Telehealth Resource Center Program of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth within the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to develop telehealth capacity for certain nursing facilities, and (2) directs other activities to increase access to telehealth services in such facilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. HRSA shall award grants, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/18/2020
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READI Act Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2020 [HB-6096]
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Modifies how citizens receive emergency alerts through wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems. Specifically, the bill includes emergency alerts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a type of alert that mobile subscribers may not block from their devices. (Currently, only alerts from the President may not be blocked.) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must adopt regulations that encourage states to establish a State Emergency Communications Committee (SECC) and provide that each SECC meets at least annually to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 596. on 11/18/2020
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Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 [HB-4024]
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To improve the collection and distribution of broadband availability data.
Sponsored by: Rep. Abby Finkenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 07/26/2019
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WIN 5G Act Wireless Investment Now in 5G Act [HB-4171]
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To provide for a transition process to make electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3700 megahertz and 4200 megahertz available for allocation and auction, to make available Federal spectrum for non-Federal use or shared Federal and non-Federal use, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doris Matsui
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 08/07/2019