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Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3362

Homework Gap Trust Fund Act

This bill establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children.

A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.

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Current Status of Bill S 3362

Bill S 3362 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill S 3362 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2020.  Bill S 3362's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3362

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3362

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Digital media
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Educational technology and distance education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government trust funds
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Radio spectrum allocation
- Right of privacy
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3362

Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to use a portion of the proceeds from the auction of the C-band to fund measures to provide students with access to the internet at home, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3362

Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat

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