Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Apr 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a grant program. This program would provide money to states to help them inform eligible individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program aims to lower the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
States receiving these grants would use the funds to inform Medicaid enrollees, participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other low-income residents about their potential eligibility for the Lifeline program. They would also provide information on how to apply and other details about the program. The bill requires at least five states to receive grants, with consideration given to states with more eligible residents and those proposing effective outreach plans.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 14, 2021, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the FCC would then be required to establish and implement the grant program.
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Official summary
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021
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, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, or low-income individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers.
Timeline
15 Apr 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2524 do?
- The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2021 would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a grant program. This program would provide money to states to help them inform eligible individuals about the FCC's Lifeline program. The Lifeline program aims to lower the cost of communications services for low-income consumers. States receiving these grants would use the funds to inform Medicaid enrollees, participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other low-income residents about their potential eligibility for the Lifeline program. They would also provide information on how to apply and other details about the program. The bill requires at least five states to receive grants, with consideration given to states with more eligible residents and those proposing effective outreach plans. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 14, 2021, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the FCC would then be required to establish and implement the grant program.
- Has H.R. 2524 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2524. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2524?
- H.R. 2524 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2524?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (15 Apr 2021).
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