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S. 4789

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A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · October 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 1, 2020
Sponsor
Sen. John CornynR
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 This bill 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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