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Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6929

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6929

Bill HR 6929 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2024. Bill HR 6929 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2024.  Bill HR 6929's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of January 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6929

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
180
Democrat Cosponsors
163
Republican Cosponsors
17
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6929

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6929

Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6929

Yvette D. Clarke
Yvette D. Clarke
New YorkDemocrat
Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
New YorkRepublican
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Wexton
VirginiaDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
FloridaDemocrat

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