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Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8099

Bill 117 hr 8099, also known as the Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act, aims to improve broadband access in the United States by incentivizing private investment in broadband infrastructure. The bill recognizes the importance of reliable and high-speed internet access for economic growth, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life.

The key provisions of the bill include creating a tax credit for companies that invest in broadband infrastructure in underserved or rural areas. This tax credit would help offset the costs of expanding broadband networks to areas that currently lack access to reliable internet service. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program to support public-private partnerships that work to expand broadband access in underserved communities.

The bill also includes measures to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects, making it easier for companies to deploy new networks quickly and efficiently. By reducing regulatory barriers, the bill aims to encourage more investment in broadband infrastructure and accelerate the deployment of high-speed internet access to more Americans. Overall, the Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to reliable and high-speed internet service. By incentivizing private investment and streamlining the permitting process, the bill aims to improve broadband access in underserved communities and promote economic development and innovation across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8099

Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act

This bill increases the required megabit capacity of broadband projects for purposes of private activity bond financing. It also requires the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Communications Commission to jointly report to Congress on private activity bond financing of broadband projects, taking into consideration certain input provided by appointed stakeholders and representatives of internet service providers.

Current Status of Bill HR 8099

Bill HR 8099 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2022. Bill HR 8099 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2022.  Bill HR 8099's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8099

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8099

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8099

Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act
Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules applicable to using private activity bonds for broadband projects.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8099

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