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BUILD IT Act
1/9/2024, 6:39 PM
Summary of Bill S 1494
The BUILD IT Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1494, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and deployment of broadband infrastructure in underserved and rural areas across the country.
The BUILD IT Act aims to achieve this goal by providing funding and resources to support the construction of broadband networks in areas that currently lack access to reliable high-speed internet. The bill also includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, making it easier for companies to expand their networks into these underserved areas.
Additionally, the BUILD IT Act includes measures to encourage public-private partnerships in the deployment of broadband infrastructure, as well as provisions to ensure that federal funding is used efficiently and effectively to maximize the impact of these investments. Overall, the BUILD IT Act is designed to address the digital divide in the United States by expanding access to high-speed internet in underserved communities and rural areas. By investing in broadband infrastructure and promoting public-private partnerships, this legislation aims to improve connectivity and economic opportunities for all Americans.
The BUILD IT Act aims to achieve this goal by providing funding and resources to support the construction of broadband networks in areas that currently lack access to reliable high-speed internet. The bill also includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, making it easier for companies to expand their networks into these underserved areas.
Additionally, the BUILD IT Act includes measures to encourage public-private partnerships in the deployment of broadband infrastructure, as well as provisions to ensure that federal funding is used efficiently and effectively to maximize the impact of these investments. Overall, the BUILD IT Act is designed to address the digital divide in the United States by expanding access to high-speed internet in underserved communities and rural areas. By investing in broadband infrastructure and promoting public-private partnerships, this legislation aims to improve connectivity and economic opportunities for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of S 1494
Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act or the BUILD IT Act
This bill requires the federal government to transfer, upon request, materials associated with the construction of a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border to the governments of the states along that border (i.e., Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas). The transferred materials must be used to construct, repair, or reinforce a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The federal government must cancel any existing contracts relating to the maintenance and security of the materials if the cancellation is necessary to transfer the materials.
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Current Status of Bill S 1494
Bill S 1494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill S 1494 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2023. Bill S 1494's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1494
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1494
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1494
BUILD IT Act
BUILD IT Act
Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act
A bill to terminate certain contracts relating to the construction of the border fence and to transfer unused border fence materials to the States along the southwest border of the United States.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1494
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