US SB3695 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 12 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 12 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits a voice or internet service provider from terminating service to a customer during the national emergency declared due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and for 180 days thereafter. A provider that terminated voice or internet service to a customer following the emergency declaration and prior to the enactment of this bill must resume providing such service upon the date of enactment. Terminating or failing to resume providing such service will result in a forfeiture penalty, and the proceeds of any such penalties collected shall be used to provide assistance to low-income individuals who lack access to affordable broadband service due to COVID-19.
Title
CONNECT at Home Act Continuing Online Networking, Negating Economic Conditions on Technology at Home Act
Sponsors
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-05-12 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Poverty and welfare assistance
Science, technology, communications
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Poverty and welfare assistance
Science, technology, communications
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3695/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3695/BILLS-116s3695is.pdf |