Proposal:Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3587
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

This bill modifies administration of and requirements for broadband deployment programs.

Specifically, it requires the Department of the Treasury to participate in interagency activities to coordinate federally supported broadband deployment.

The bill also increases the percentage (from 50% to 80%) of rural households that a project must serve in order to receive a grant or a loan to expand access to broadband for distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas.

Bill Title

Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-02-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S547)
• 2022-02-07: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

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