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ACCESS the Internet Act

USA116th CongressS-4515| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
John Cornyn (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accelerating Connected Care and Education Support Services on the Internet Act or the ACCESS the Internet Act This bill provides funding to support distance learning and connected care in response to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill provides funds for (1) elementary and secondary school emergency relief grants to purchase internet-connected devices and associated services that support distance learning, (2) a pilot program to award grants for the purchase and distribution of internet-connected devices for libraries in rural and low-income areas, (3) the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission, and (4) the furnishing of internet-connected devices and associated services to veterans for accessing telehealth services.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Science, Technology, Communications

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ACCESS the Internet Act

USA116th CongressS-4515| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Accelerating Connected Care and Education Support Services on the Internet Act or the ACCESS the Internet Act This bill provides funding to support distance learning and connected care in response to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill provides funds for (1) elementary and secondary school emergency relief grants to purchase internet-connected devices and associated services that support distance learning, (2) a pilot program to award grants for the purchase and distribution of internet-connected devices for libraries in rural and low-income areas, (3) the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission, and (4) the furnishing of internet-connected devices and associated services to veterans for accessing telehealth services.
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Timeline
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
John Cornyn (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Appropriations Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4285: HOTSPOTS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of Veterans AffairsEducational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)GuamHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMarshall IslandsMental healthMicronesiaNorthern Mariana IslandsPalauPublic contracts and procurementRural conditions and developmentU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careVirgin Islands