HR-1631 : Still Just a Bill


Community Broadband Act of 2021

This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-09CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2021-03-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Public-private cooperation
  • State and local government operations
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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