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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

S. 3565: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 10, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 10, 2024

This bill extends and provides FY2024 funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a monthly benefit that allows eligible low-income households to receive discounted internet service. The program also provides a one-time discount that may be used to purchase a connected device, such as a computer.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

32

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Peter Welch D-VT SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Jan 10, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Peter Welch.
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  1. Jan 10, 2024Introduced in Senate
  2. Jan 10, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.