HR2975Referred to Committee

Broadband Incentives for Communities Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-21
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Lizzie Fletcher
Lizzie Fletcher
Democrat · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 94.6% (540 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-04-21

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely create financial incentives or grants to encourage communities to build and expand broadband internet infrastructure, particularly in areas that currently lack reliable high-speed internet access. The program would help rural towns, underserved neighborhoods, and other communities afford the cost of installing broadband networks so residents and businesses can access faster internet. This would affect local governments, internet service providers, and millions of Americans living in areas with limited connectivity options.

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