PLAN for Broadband Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The PLAN for Broadband Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide. This strategy will coordinate efforts across various federal agencies, streamline processes for state and local governments, and reduce barriers to broadband deployment. The act also requires the development of an implementation plan to ensure the strategy’s effective execution and ongoing monitoring.
Key provisions
- Develops a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide within one year.
- Coordinates efforts among covered federal agencies.
- Streamlines the process for obtaining easements and rights-of-way for broadband infrastructure.
- Addresses barriers for state, local, and Tribal governments in participating in broadband programs.
- Requires the creation of common data sets for broadband funding and applications.
- Establishes regular meetings among agency heads to coordinate implementation.
- Mandates consistent reporting on waste, fraud, and abuse in broadband programs.
- Directs the Government Accountability Office to study the strategy's effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Federal Government Agencies
- State and Local Governments
- Tribal Governments
- Consumers
- Broadband Internet Service Providers
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