Community Broadband Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Community Broadband Act of 2021

This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.

Congress
117

Number
S - 1460

Introduced on
2021-04-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/29/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Community Broadband Act of 2021

This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments, public-private partnerships, and cooperatives to provide broadband services.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/22/2021

Community Broadband Act of 2021

This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state...


Latest Action4/29/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.