United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2275 — B-CROP Act of 2012

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2012 or the B-CROP Act of 2012 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) award grants to eligible entities for the deployment, identification, or adoption of broadband services within eligible rural communities; and (2) reduce the paperwork required of rural broadband program applicants. Authorizes the Secretary to use specified funds for a national competition to create an Internet-accessible rural broadband clearinghouse.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2275 do?
Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2012 or the B-CROP Act of 2012 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) award grants to eligible entities for the deployment, identification, or adoption of broadband services within eligible rural communities; and (2) reduce the paperwork required of rural broadband program applicants. Authorizes the Secretary to use specified funds for a national competition to create an Internet-accessible rural broadband clearinghouse.
Who sponsors S 2275?
S 2275 is sponsored by Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
What is the current status of S 2275?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2275?
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