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H.R. 3278

Referred to Committee

Connect America Act of 2019

Introduced 6/13/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

6/14/2019 • House

Summary

Connect America Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved areas and unserved anchor institutions, such as schools or libraries. The program shall consist of both a national reverse auction and population-based grants to states.

Introduced in House • 6/13/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Health facilities and institutionsIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingState and local finance

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (18)

Party Breakdown

18
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]

Democrat • IA-2

Sponsored 6/13/2019

Cosponsors (17)

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Rep. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]

D-NM-3

Joined 6/13/2019

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Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]

D-CA-9

Joined 6/13/2019

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Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

D-AZ-1

Joined 6/13/2019

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Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]

D-CA-18

Joined 6/13/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 13, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House6/13/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors17