Sen Scott Introduces Two Bills to Expand Rural Broadband

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Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced two bills addressing broadband issues facing many in our country: The Connecting Minority Communities Act and the Governors Broadband Development Fund.

The Connecting Minority Communities Act, authored by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), would create a pilot program to provide grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to expand access to broadband and digital opportunity in their communities. The Governors Broadband Development Fund, joined by Sens Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA), prioritizes funding for areas that currently lack service, supports the deployment of advanced technologies, and encourages projects that can provide internet service quickly.


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