United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1328 (116th)
ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Introduced
25 February 2019
Last action
9 May 2019 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Van Taylor, Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
28 May 2025
Summary
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, (2) develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and (3) track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support. Under the bill, the office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants. The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.
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Timeline
25 February 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
25 February 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 February 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 February 2019
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Source: Committee
8 May 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 May 2019
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)
Source: Floor
8 May 2019
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3488-3489)
Source: Floor
8 May 2019
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.
Source: Floor
8 May 2019
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)
Source: Floor
8 May 2019
Floor
Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
9 May 2019
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 9 May 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 8 May 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 25 February 2019 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 May 2019
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 May 2019
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House
summary · EN · 8 May 2019
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Van Taylor · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← ACCESS BROADBAND Act
- related to ← Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
- related to ← Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
- related to ← ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1328
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/1328
- us · 116-hr-1328 · source updated 28 May 2025