Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021
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. The bill requires biennial reports on the financial performance of projects carried out with program assistance.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-10 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-09 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-09 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |