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Connect America Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connect America Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved areas, areas with low-tier or mid-tier service, and unserved anchor institutions (e.g., schools or libraries). The program shall consist of both national systems of competitive bidding and grants of specified amounts to states. An area with low-tier service is an area where at least 90% of the population has access to broadband service with speeds between 25-100 megabits per second (mbps). An area with mid-tier service is an area where at least 90% of the population has access to broadband service with speeds between 100 mbps and 1 gigabit per second. Priority must be given to projects that would expand access to broadband service in areas where at least 90% of the population has no access to broadband service or to service with speeds of at least 25 mbps.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3278
Connect America Act of 2019
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3278
    Connect America Act of 2019


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLibraries and archivesPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationVocational and technical education

Connect America Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Connect America Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a funding program to expand broadband access for unserved areas, areas with low-tier or mid-tier service, and unserved anchor institutions (e.g., schools or libraries). The program shall consist of both national systems of competitive bidding and grants of specified amounts to states. An area with low-tier service is an area where at least 90% of the population has access to broadband service with speeds between 25-100 megabits per second (mbps). An area with mid-tier service is an area where at least 90% of the population has access to broadband service with speeds between 100 mbps and 1 gigabit per second. Priority must be given to projects that would expand access to broadband service in areas where at least 90% of the population has no access to broadband service or to service with speeds of at least 25 mbps.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3278
Connect America Act of 2019
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3278
    Connect America Act of 2019


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Cosponsors (7)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLibraries and archivesPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationVocational and technical education