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Proposal:Broadband Adoption and Opportunity 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.
Bill HR 7494
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Status Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish a pilot program seeking, through public-private partnerships, to (1) refurbish internet-capable devices; and (2) establish or carry out donation, lending, or purchasing programs that increase access to such refurbished devices for individuals who do not have internet-capable devices.

The NTIA must also develop recommendations for states and Native American tribes on best practices for reducing the barriers to, and increasing the adoption of, broadband internet access service.

Bill Title

Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-07-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2020-07-06: Introduced in House
  • 2020-07-06: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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

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