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Proposal:ACCESS Rural America Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act or the ACCESS Rural America Act

This bill increases the shareholder registration threshold for issuers receiving support through federal universal service support mechanisms, which provide communication services to underserved areas.

Bill Title

ACCESS Rural America Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-05-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • 2019-05-16: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.