S-2654 : Still Just a Bill

Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2018

This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide statutory authority for the existing Community Connect Grant Program, which is a Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to finance broadband transmission in rural areas where broadband service does not currently exist.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2018-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tina Smith [D] (MN)
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Building construction
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Rural conditions and development

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