Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 [S.4117]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to make available additional frequencies in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or a combination thereof, and for other purposes.
S.4117: Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/28/2022
Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act [HB-5506]
[Telecommunications ]
[Healthcare ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Health ]
To establish a Rural Telehealth Access Task Force to determine how to address barriers to the adoption of telehealth technology and access to broadband internet access service in rural areas, and for other purposes.
HB-5506: Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Angela Craig
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 10/21/2021
American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021 [S.2911]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers, and for other purposes.
S.2911: American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/30/2021
You have voted HB-5376: Build Back Better Act Birth Through Five Child Care and Early Learning Entitlement Act Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act of 2021.
FAIR Contributions Act Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act [S.2427]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by edge providers, and for other purposes.
S.2427: FAIR Contributions Act Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Cantwell With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/07/2022
Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [HB-4329]
[Telecommunications ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Economic Development ]
To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes.
HB-4329: Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commodity Exchanges, Energy, And Credit. on 08/11/2021
BRIDGE Act Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy Act of 2021 [S.2071]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
A bill to provide grants to States, territories, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and eligible Tribal entities to promote access to affordable, high-speed broadband and digital equity.
S.2071: BRIDGE Act Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 06/15/2021
Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [S.1908]
[Telecommunications ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Grants ]
A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging the provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in rural ports, and for other purposes.
S.1908: Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/27/2021
Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 [S.1541]
[Telecommunications ]
[Crime ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities.
S.1541: Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Became Public Law No: 117-338. on 01/05/2023
Every Child Connected Act [S.1381]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make amendments to the E-rate program of the Commission, and for other purposes.
S.1381: Every Child Connected Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/27/2021
New Overages in Crisis Areas Prevention Act NO CAP Act [HB-2666]
[Telecommunications ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from increasing rates or enforcing data caps or allowances during an emergency or major disaster, and for other purposes.
HB-2666: New Overages in Crisis Areas Prevention Act NO CAP Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/20/2021
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 [HB-2524]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
[Human Services ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission.
HB-2524: Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/15/2021
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 [S.1102]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Poverty ]
[Human Services ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission.
S.1102: Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/13/2021
Computer and Internet Access Equity Act [HB-2201]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Poverty ]
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, and for other purposes.
HB-2201: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 03/29/2021
S.979: A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/25/2021
You have voted S.979: A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes..
Computer and Internet Access Equity Act [S.1023]
[Taxes ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
[Consumer Protection ]
A bill 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, and for other purposes.
S.1023: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2021