HR-3278 : Still Just a Bill

Connect America Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2019-06-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-06-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Libraries and archives
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public housing
  • State and local finance

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