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Community Broadband Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:49 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1460
Community Broadband Act of 2021
This bill prohibits states from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers, public-private partnership providers, or cooperatively organized providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
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Current Status of Bill S 1460
Bill S 1460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2021. Bill S 1460 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 29, 2021. Bill S 1460's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 29, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1460
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1460
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Public-private cooperation
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1460
Community Broadband Act of 2021
A bill to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments, public-private partnerships, and cooperatives to provide broadband services.
Community Broadband Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1460
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