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State Fix Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-944| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 or the State Fix Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4587
State Fix Act of 2020
Mar 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4587
    State Fix Act of 2020


  • March 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housing

State Fix Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-944| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 or the State Fix Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4587
State Fix Act of 2020
Mar 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4587
    State Fix Act of 2020


  • March 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housing