S-1460 : 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
2021-04-29IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-04-29IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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