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Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7060
Bill 117 hr 7060, also known as the Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of expanding access to broadband internet in underserved and rural areas across the country.
The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to eligible entities, such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, and non-profit organizations, to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in areas where internet access is limited or non-existent.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, as well as measures to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors to maximize the impact of the funding provided. Overall, the Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable and high-speed internet, regardless of where they live.
The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to eligible entities, such as state and local governments, tribal organizations, and non-profit organizations, to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in areas where internet access is limited or non-existent.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, as well as measures to encourage collaboration between the public and private sectors to maximize the impact of the funding provided. Overall, the Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable and high-speed internet, regardless of where they live.
Congressional Summary of HR 7060
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
This bill modifies administration of and requirements for broadband deployment programs.
Specifically, it requires the Department of the Treasury to participate in interagency activities to coordinate federally supported broadband deployment.
The bill also increases the percentage (from 50% to 80%) of rural households that a project must serve in order to receive a grant or a loan to expand access to broadband for distance learning and telemedicine in rural areas.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7060
Bill HR 7060 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7060 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2022. Bill HR 7060's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. as of March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7060
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7060
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7060
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022
To modify conditions of funding for the distance learning, telemedicine, and broadband program of the Rural Utilities Service, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7060
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