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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1460

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1460

Community Broadband Act of 2021A 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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