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Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026

5/14/2026, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8576

This bill, titled "To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8576 on April 29, 2026. It aims to instruct the Federal Communications Commission to create a program offering grants to states for the purpose of educating individuals about their potential eligibility for the Lifeline program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8576

Bill HR 8576 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8576 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2026.  Bill HR 8576's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8576

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 8576

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8576

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission, and for other purposes.
To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8576

Robin L. Kelly
Robin L. Kelly
IllinoisDemocrat

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