Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Jul 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The "Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act" would create new measures to expand broadband internet access and affordability. It proposes establishing an Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. This office would oversee programs aimed at promoting digital equity, building broadband capacity, offering discounts on internet service for low-income households, and subsidizing internet for schools and libraries. The bill also requires increased transparency regarding federal broadband data, making it available to local governments.
The legislation would affect individuals and communities, particularly those in unserved and underserved areas. It includes provisions for low-income consumers, students, and potentially expands broadband access for schools, libraries, and healthcare providers in rural areas. The bill also specifies Wi-Fi access on school buses as eligible for support under the E-Rate program.
As of July 1, 2020, this bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Amy Klobuchar and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No further actions are listed at this stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by the Senate, then passed by the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
This bill establishes measures related to expanding broadband infrastructure and access in unserved and underserved communities.
The bill creates the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and it provides funding for programs that (1) promote digital equity and broadband capacity building, (2) provide discounts on broadband service for low-income consumers, and (3) subsidize internet services for schools and libraries. The bill establishes specified transparency requirements, such as making federal broadband data available to local governments. It also requires the Federal Communications Commission to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved communities and make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-Rate program.
Timeline
1 Jul 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 4131 do?
- The "Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act" would create new measures to expand broadband internet access and affordability. It proposes establishing an Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth. This office would oversee programs aimed at promoting digital equity, building broadband capacity, offering discounts on internet service for low-income households, and subsidizing internet for schools and libraries. The bill also requires increased transparency regarding federal broadband data, making it available to local governments. The legislation would affect individuals and communities, particularly those in unserved and underserved areas. It includes provisions for low-income consumers, students, and potentially expands broadband access for schools, libraries, and healthcare providers in rural areas. The bill also specifies Wi-Fi access on school buses as eligible for support under the E-Rate program. As of July 1, 2020, this bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Amy Klobuchar and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No further actions are listed at this stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by the Senate, then passed by the House of Representatives, and finally signed by the President.
- Has S. 4131 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4131. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4131?
- S. 4131 was sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4131?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (1 Jul 2020).
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