Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022

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 117 hr 7060, also known as the Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of expanding access to broadband internet in underserved and rural areas across the country.

The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to eligible entities, such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, and non-profit organizations, to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in areas where internet access is limited or non-existent.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, as well as measures to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors to maximize the impact of the funding provided. Overall, the Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable and high-speed internet, regardless of where they live.