H.R.3646 - Broadband Affordability Act of 2009

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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09/15/10
The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Congresswoman ...

“That's why, just about one year ago today, I introduced H.R. 3646, the Broadband Affordability Act, which would expand the Universal Service Fund 'Lifeline Assistance' Program for universal broadband adoption. This proposal will ensure ...

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09/09/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Universal Service Fund ...

Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 4619, H.R. 5828, S. 2879) to reform and/or expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to ...

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09/09/10
Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Universal Service Fund ...

Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 4619, H.R. 5828, S. 2879) to reform and/or expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to ...

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05/12/10
The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Rep. Matsui ...

“Last September, I introduced H.R. 3646, the Broadband Affordability Act, which would expand the Universal Service Fund 'Lifeline Assistance' Program for universal broadband adoption. It will ensure that all Americans living in urban ...

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05/12/10
Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Universal Service Fund ...

Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 3101, H.R. 4619, S. 2879) to expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to extend the USF ADA ...

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04/09/10
Rural Spectrum Scanner

Congressmen Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 (H.R. 3646). The bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a broadband Lifeline Assistance program ...

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04/07/10
Rural Spectrum Scanner

Congressmen Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 (H.R. 3646). The bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a broadband Lifeline Assistance program ...

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03/14/10
Congress Backs National Broadband Plan | Benton Foundation

Rep Doris Matsui (D-CA) applauded the plan in no small part for adopting as a recommendation a proposal in legislation she introduced (HR 3646). The plan includes expanding "Lifeline/Link-up" for universal broadband adoption in its ...

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02/22/10
The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Matsui Statement ...

“H.R. 3646, the Broadband Affordability Act, would require the FCC to create a program for universal broadband adoption, similar to the current Lifeline Assistance Program with the Universal Service Fund. The legislation will ensure ...

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01/18/10
Issues Q&A: Veterans

During the first session of this 110th Congress, I introduced H.R. 3646, the Veteran Effective Training Job Opportunities and Benefits Study Act, or the “VET JOBS†Act of 2007. I am proud to have authored this important piece of ...

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01/06/10
Patton Boggs | News | Patton Boggs TechComm Industry Update – 2010 ...

In the House, Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced H.R. 3646 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption. The bill would, among other provisions, direct the FCC to establish a broadband lifeline ...

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01/06/10
Patton Boggs | News | Patton Boggs TechComm Industry Update – 2010 ...

In the House, Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced H.R. 3646 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption. The bill would, among other provisions, direct the FCC to establish a broadband lifeline ...

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01/06/10
Patton Boggs | News | Patton Boggs TechComm Industry Update – 2010 ...

In the House, Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced H.R. 3646 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption. The bill would, among other provisions, direct the FCC to establish a broadband lifeline ...

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12/13/09
Rep. Matsui blogs about Broadband Affordability Act | Speed ...

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), the sponsor of the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646), promoted the bill in a blog post on December 2. Matsui, who represents the Sacramento area, described how Internet access has expanded ...

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12/13/09
Rep. Matsui blogs about Broadband Affordability Act | Speed ...

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), the sponsor of the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646), promoted the bill in a blog post on December 2. Matsui, who represents the Sacramento area, described how Internet access has expanded ...

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12/10/09
Rep. Matsui Applauds Rockefeller/Hutchison Broadband Lifeline Bill

... of similar legislation to her own, the Broadband Affordability Act of 2009. Representative Matsui, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee, introduced HR 3646 in September.

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12/09/09
S.2879: Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act - U.S. ...

Legislation (H.R. 3646, H.R. 4619, H.R. 5828, S. 2879) to reform and/or expand the role of the USF has been introduced. The FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which was enacted into law (P.L. 111-117) contained a provision to . ...

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12/09/09
Rep. Matsui blogs about Broadband Affordability Act

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), the sponsor of the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646), promoted the bill in a blog post on December 2. Matsui, who represents the Sacramento area, described how Internet access has expanded ...

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11/02/09
Broadband Affordability Act provides opportunity | Speed Matters ...

Matsui (CA-05) has introduced the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646) in Congress. The Act is being considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This bill would create a program to help low-income Americans in rural and ...

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11/02/09
Broadband Affordability Act provides opportunity | Speed Matters ...

Matsui (CA-05) has introduced the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646) in Congress. The Act is being considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This bill would create a program to help low-income Americans in rural and ...

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11/01/09
Broadband Affordability Act provides opportunity

Matsui (CA-05) has introduced the Broadband Affordability Act (HR 3646) in Congress. The Act is being considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This bill would create a program to help low-income Americans in rural and ...

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10/19/09
The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Congresswoman ...

“Enactment of H.R. 3646 would help to ensure that every American has access to all the promises of the information age. This would reduce the digital divide that currently excludes low income persons, including many minorities, ...

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10/19/09
Congresswoman Matsui's Broadband Affordability Act Receives Key ...

“Enactment of HR 3646 would help to ensure that every American has access to all the promises of the information age. This would reduce the digital divide that currently excludes low income persons, including many minorities, ...

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10/19/09
Congresswoman Matsui's Broadband Affordability Act Receives Key ...

“Enactment of H.R. 3646 would help to ensure that every American has access to all the promises of the information age. This would reduce the digital divide that currently excludes low income persons, including many minorities, ...

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10/10/09
Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 Introduced in House

Congressmen Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 (HR 3646). The bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a broadband Lifeline Assistance program ...

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09/26/09
The fundamental right to broadband? | Liberty Shall Reign

H.R. 3646 openly claims that its purpose is to “promote the adoption of broadband service by all people of the United States” and considers forcing the states that are already struggling with providing the basic services to their ...

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09/22/09
Bill Introduced: HR3646 Broadband Affordability Act of 2009

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption, and for other purposes.

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