S 2816
Broadband Parity Act of 2019
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The Broadband Parity Act of 2019 ensures that federal assistance for broadband internet access meets a minimum speed standard. It prohibits agencies from providing support unless the service offered meets or will meet speeds established by the Federal Communications Commission. Specifically, the bill references a range of federal programs, including those administered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Labor. The Act aims to guarantee a certain level of broadband performance for recipients of these federal funds.
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