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Addison McDowell (R-NC)

Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act

H.R. 9521 · House bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act," aims to amend title VI of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to extend the deadlines for spending money on specific broadband infrastructure projects. It targets the State Fiscal Recovery Fund, the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and the Capital Projects Fund. By extending these dates, the bill allows more time for these funds to be used for broadband-related work.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill extends timelines for broadband projects which are essential for improving connectivity in rural areas.

  • Scored +5

    Does this get reliable internet to more people?

    The bill extends the deadlines for spending funds specifically dedicated to broadband infrastructure projects.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The extension of broadband spending deadlines provides more time for infrastructure projects that can support job creation.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.