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H.R. 1673

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 3/9/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

3/10/2021 • House

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 House • 3/9/2021

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Topics & Subjects

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

8
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Republicans
0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]

Democrat • VT

Sponsored 3/9/2021

Cosponsors (7)

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

D-NY-20

Joined 3/9/2021

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

D-CA-9

Joined 3/9/2021

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Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 3/9/2021

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Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

D-TX-33

Joined 3/9/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House3/9/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors7