US SB3362 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the Homework Gap Trust Fund, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to provide funding for measures to close the digital divide and promote digital equality with respect to school-aged children. A portion of the proceeds from auctions of specified broadband spectrum shall be deposited into this trust fund, which the FCC shall use to fund measures that seek to ensure all U.S. students have access to broadband service at home.
Title
Homework Gap Trust Fund Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Digital media
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Government trust funds
Internet and video services
Radio spectrum allocation
Right of privacy
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
Digital media
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Government trust funds
Internet and video services
Radio spectrum allocation
Right of privacy
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3362/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3362/BILLS-116s3362is.pdf |
