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2021-11-15
Environment and Public Works Committee
ssev00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferral
H38310
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
Floor
8000
2021-11-04
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
Floor
H30000
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6198-6199)
Floor
H37220
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3193.
Floor
H30000
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6141-6143)
Floor
H30300
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
H12410
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Calendars
H12300
2021-11-03
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Discharge
5500
2021-11-03
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
9
Library of Congress
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee
H12200
2021-11-03
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
2
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Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
Committee
5000
2021-11-03
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
9
Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
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2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
1
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
1
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Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Committee
2021-05-14
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
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1
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee
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2021-05-13
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
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2021-05-13
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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2021-05-13
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Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-05-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 28, 2021
2021-11-01T20:08:00Z
CBO’s Estimate of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of H.R. 3193, the E-BRIDGE Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57593
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 28, 2021
2021-11-01T20:08:00Z
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of H.R. 3193, the E-BRIDGE Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57593
H. Rept. 117-171
2021-11-15T22:08:36Z
Referred to
Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee
ssev00
Standing
2021-11-03T15:51:25Z
Discharged from
2021-05-13T16:01:15Z
Referred to
House
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
Standing
2021-11-03T15:49:07Z
Reported by
2021-07-28T18:20:34Z
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2021-05-13T16:01:10Z
Referred to
House
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2021-07-28T18:20:29Z
Discharged from
2021-05-14T15:52:04Z
Referred to
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
hspw13
hspw00
Standing
G000591
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Michael
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Guest
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2021-05-13
MS
W000806
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Daniel
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Webster
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2021-05-20
FL
W000804
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Robert
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Wittman
J.
R
2021-05-20
VA
S001212
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Pete
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Stauber
R
2021-06-11
MN
B001305
13
Ted
Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Budd
R
2021-06-11
NC
S001196
21
Elise
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Stefanik
M.
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2021-06-11
NY
K000395
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Fred
Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Keller
R
2021-06-11
PA
H001086
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Diana
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Harshbarger
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2021-07-21
TN
V000134
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Beth
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Van Duyne
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2021-07-27
TX
G000582
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Jenniffer
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
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2021-08-06
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Tracey
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
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2021-08-06
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R000610
14
Guy
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2021-08-24
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Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
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2021-05-13
2021-11-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
House
Science, Technology, Communications
2021-05-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CRS
Identical bill
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
S
G000546
6
SAM
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
N
GRAVES
R
MO
Infrastructure development Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Public-private cooperation
2021-05-13
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.</p> <p>Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.</p> <p>Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost. </p>
2021-07-09T15:10:08Z
00
2021-11-03
Reported to House, Part I
 <p><b>Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.</p> <p>Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.</p> <p>Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.</p>
2021-11-15T15:06:05Z
08
2021-11-04
Passed House
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2023-11-09T17:31:10Z
53
2021-11-15T05:00:00Z
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2021-11-04T04:00:00Z
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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3193eh/xml/BILLS-117hr3193eh.xml
2021-11-03T04:00:00Z
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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3193rh/xml/BILLS-117hr3193rh.xml
2021-05-13T04:00:00Z
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HR
2023-11-09T17:45:43Z
2023-11-09T17:45:43Z
3.0.0
2021-05-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
CRS
Identical bill
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
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2021-11-15
Environment and Public Works Committee
ssev00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferral
H38310
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361). (text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
Floor
8000
2021-11-04
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 16 (Roll no. 361).(text: 11/3/2021 CR H6141)
Floor
H30000
2021-11-04
2
House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6198-6199)
Floor
H37220
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3193.
Floor
H30000
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6141-6143)
Floor
H30300
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Mr. Pappas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
H12410
2021-11-03
2
House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Calendars
H12300
2021-11-03
Financial Services Committee
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2
House floor actions
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Discharge
5500
2021-11-03
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
9
Library of Congress
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee
H12200
2021-11-03
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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2
House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
Committee
5000
2021-11-03
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
9
Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-171, Part I.
Committee
2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee
2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-07-28
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.
Committee
2021-05-14
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
hspw13
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Committee
H11100
2021-05-13
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-13
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-05-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-05-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
G000546
6
SAM
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
N
GRAVES
R
MO
G000591
3
Michael
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Guest
R
2021-05-13
MS
W000806
11
Daniel
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
Webster
R
2021-05-20
FL
W000804
1
Robert
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Wittman
J.
R
2021-05-20
VA
S001212
8
Pete
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Stauber
R
2021-06-11
MN
B001305
13
Ted
Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Budd
R
2021-06-11
NC
S001196
21
Elise
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Stefanik
M.
R
2021-06-11
NY
K000395
12
Fred
Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Keller
R
2021-06-11
PA
H001086
1
Diana
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Harshbarger
R
2021-07-21
TN
V000134
24
Beth
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Van Duyne
R
2021-07-27
TX
G000582
0
Jenniffer
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Gonzalez-Colon
R
2021-08-06
PR
M000871
1
Tracey
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Mann
R
2021-08-06
KS
R000610
14
Guy
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Reschenthaler
R
2021-08-24
PA
Infrastructure development Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Public-private cooperation
2021-05-13
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.</p> <p>Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.</p> <p>Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost. </p>
2021-07-09T15:10:08Z
00
2021-11-03
Reported to House, Part I
 <p><b>Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.</p> <p>Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.</p> <p>Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, grant funds may be combined with amounts made available under any other federal program, and Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.</p>
2021-11-15T15:06:05Z
08
2021-11-04
Passed House
 <p><b>Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.</p> <p>Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.</p> <p>When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.</p> <p>Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost. </p>
2023-11-09T17:31:10Z
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E-BRIDGE Act
E-BRIDGE Act
Display Title
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Reported in House
To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for a high-speed broadband deployment initiative.
Official Title as Introduced
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Engrossed in House
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House
E-BRIDGE Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
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House
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
IH
Introduced in House
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
E-BRIDGE Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
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Reported in House
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House
E-BRIDGE Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to House
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Reported in House
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House
Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to House
2021-11-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.