Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 6929

Introduced on
2024-01-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/10/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/26/2024

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive disc...


Latest Action1/10/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.