H 79
An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program
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This bill, H.79, aimed to improve access to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program that provides discounts on internet service for low-income households. It proposed measures to streamline the application process and ensure more eligible residents could benefit from the program. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed in the legislature.
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Bill H.79 194th (Current)
An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 79) of Carlos González relative to access to the affordable connectivity program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Presenter: Carlos González
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.79
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5072 |
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