Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024

Bill: 118-s-3565
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced: 2024-01-10
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action: action_date: 2024-01-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-01-10
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024</b></p> <p>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. </p>

tv_txt: II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3565 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 10, 2024 Mr. Welch (for himself, Mr. Vance , Mr. Cramer , and Ms. Rosen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 . 2. Appropriation for Affordable Connectivity Program Section 904(i)(2) of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( 47 U.S.C. 1752(i)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking There is and inserting the following: (A) Fiscal year 2021 There is ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Fiscal year 2024 There is appropriated to the Affordable Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, to remain available until expended. .