Summary: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the eligibility of broadband internet access services for Federal universal service support, and for other purposes. (Cosponsors)
ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION: Representative Craig Cosponsored the bill on 05/05/20.
STATUS: Introduced 05/05/20 by Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7].
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BILL:
- “Reliable broadband is a utility, every bit as necessary as electricity,” said Rep. Peterson. “From distance learning to telehealth and the transitions of working from home during a public health crisis, broadband is more important than ever. It’s unacceptable that rural communities have limited, unreliable or worse yet no broadband access. In response to these inequities I have introduced the Universal Broadband Act that secures adequate funding to support the construction of broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved areas without having to increase the national debt.” (Source: Rep. Peterson, Press Release, 05/05/20)
ADDITIONAL DETAIL:
Link to the text of the bill.
Link to bill information (support and opposition) on Countable.
Link to bill information on GovTrack.