S. 738

Referred to Committee

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Introduced 3/12/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)

3/12/2019 • Senate

Summary

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

Introduced in Senate • 3/12/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPreschool educationTelecommunication rates and fees

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

Democrats

Republicans

Independents

Sponsor

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]

Democrat • NM

Cosponsors (7)

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]

R-CO

Joined 3/12/2019

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

D-NV

Joined 3/12/2019

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

D-RI

Joined 3/12/2019

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 4/2/2019

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 2/10/2020

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

R-SC

Joined 2/10/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 12, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law