Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Sep 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019 would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a grant program. This program would provide funds to states to help inform residents who are enrolled in Medicaid or receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program aims to lower communication costs for low-income individuals.
States receiving these grants would use the money to inform eligible individuals about the Lifeline program, explain how to apply, and provide assistance with applications. The bill specifies that at least five states would receive grants, with consideration given to states with larger numbers of eligible individuals and those proposing outreach plans likely to reach more people. The FCC would also be required to report to Congress on the program's effectiveness after three years.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2019 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
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 or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants about the FCC's Lifeline program, which is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
Timeline
27 Sep 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4529 do?
- The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019 would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a grant program. This program would provide funds to states to help inform residents who are enrolled in Medicaid or receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program aims to lower communication costs for low-income individuals. States receiving these grants would use the money to inform eligible individuals about the Lifeline program, explain how to apply, and provide assistance with applications. The bill specifies that at least five states would receive grants, with consideration given to states with larger numbers of eligible individuals and those proposing outreach plans likely to reach more people. The FCC would also be required to report to Congress on the program's effectiveness after three years. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2019 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 4529 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4529. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4529?
- H.R. 4529 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4529?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (27 Sep 2019).
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