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National Broadband Plan Act: Internet Access for All

This act requires the Federal Communications Commission to update the national broadband plan. The goal is to ensure all U.S. citizens have access to high-speed internet that is affordable and useful for daily life, work, education, and healthcare, especially considering the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points
Ensuring access to high-speed internet for everyone, including low-income individuals, through programs like Lifeline.
Analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote learning, working from home, and telemedicine, with proposals for improvements.
Developing future plans for internet to support social justice, economic growth, and security.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_870
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_870.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring access to high-speed internet for everyone, including low-income individuals, through programs like Lifeline.
  • Analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote learning, working from home, and telemedicine, with proposals for improvements.
  • Developing future plans for internet to support social justice, economic growth, and security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Informatization Education Health