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Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1700| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make financing available for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program. Specifically, the bill provides a means for communities and public-private partnerships to apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments. The bill requires biennial reports on the financial performance of projects carried out with program assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4127
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation 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.
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-741
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4127
    Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation 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.


  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-741
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 117-741: Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
AgingAppropriationsCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentWages and earnings

Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1700| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make financing available for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure through a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program. Specifically, the bill provides a means for communities and public-private partnerships to apply for low-interest secured loans, lines of credit, or loan guarantees to finance broadband infrastructure investments. The bill requires biennial reports on the financial performance of projects carried out with program assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4127
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation 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.
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-741
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4127
    Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation 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.


  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-741
    Introduced in Senate
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia Axne (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • S 117-741: Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAppropriationsCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationUnemploymentWages and earnings