House Bill 1673
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1673
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.
March 9, 2021
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03/10/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM