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Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

3/12/2024, 1:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 341

Bill 118 s 341, also known as the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide tax incentives for companies that receive grants to expand broadband access in underserved areas.

Under the provisions of the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, companies that receive grants for broadband expansion projects would be eligible for tax credits or deductions to help offset the costs of these projects. This is intended to encourage more companies to invest in expanding broadband access to areas that currently lack reliable internet service.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the tax incentives are only available to companies that meet certain criteria, such as providing broadband service to underserved areas and meeting certain speed and reliability standards. This is meant to ensure that the tax incentives are being used to truly expand broadband access to those who need it most. Overall, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act aims to incentivize companies to invest in expanding broadband access to underserved areas, ultimately helping to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to reliable internet service.

Congressional Summary of S 341

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, certain broadband grants made for broadband deployment.

Current Status of Bill S 341

Bill S 341 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 341 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 341's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 341

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 341

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 341

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income.

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