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H.R. 1631

Introduced

Community Broadband Act of 2021

Introduced 3/8/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E501-502)

5/11/2021

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 3/8/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)

Party Breakdown

19
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
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Sponsor

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

Democrat • CA-18

Sponsored 3/8/2021

Cosponsors (18)

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Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

D-ME-2

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

D-MA-1

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

D-ME-1

Joined 3/8/2021

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]

D-CA-5

Joined 3/12/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 8, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House3/8/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors18