Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Senate bill: S.4789 Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 20, 2020

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.

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Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R–TX

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Oct 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.8650, 116th Congress: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

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