House Bill 1700
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1700
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
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.
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