United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8650 — Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th 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

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Science, technology, communications Appropriations Executive agency funding and structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government information and archives Internet and video services Poverty and welfare assistance Rural conditions and development State and local government operations Telecommunication rates and fees
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8650 do?
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.
Who sponsors HR 8650?
HR 8650 is sponsored by Roger Williams (R).
What is the current status of HR 8650?
This bill died with 116th 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 HR 8650?
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