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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
35Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3569
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential 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
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