S-2344 : Still Just a Bill


Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make financing available for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program.

Specifically, the bill provides a means for communities and public-private partnerships to apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-30IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-07-30IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Gary C. Peters [D] (MI)
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Aging
  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Economic development
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Higher education
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Libraries and archives
  • Performance measurement
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Unemployment
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