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Connect America Act of 2021
Connect America Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the establishment of a program to expand access to broadband service, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Connect America Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-03-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.