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Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 2:44 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3569

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020

This bill provides funds with which the Federal Communications Commission shall reimburse small business broadband providers for costs incurred during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period to voluntarily (1) provide free or discounted service to students in need of distance learning capacity, or (2) refrain from disconnecting low-income households that cannot afford to make a full payment.

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Current Status of Bill S 3569

Bill S 3569 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill S 3569 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 23, 2020.  Bill S 3569's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3569

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
35
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3569

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Appropriations
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Economic performance and conditions
- Educational technology and distance education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Small business
- Telecommunication rates and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3569

Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020
Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020
A bill to help small business broadband providers keep customers connected.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3569

Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Mark R. Warner
Mark R. Warner
VirginiaDemocrat
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Jon Tester
Jon Tester
MontanaDemocrat
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat

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