Search Results: keywords:"internet services"

  • S. 3565 — To appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:199

    S. 3565 aims to provide funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to help people afford internet services. The bill proposes to allocate $7 billion to the Affordable Connectivity Fund for fiscal year...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3565 is a plan to give $7 billion to help people pay for internet service so more people can connect to the internet. This money is from the government, and it can be used whenever needed until it is all spent.

  • H. R. 6798 — To provide internet at residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the use of Department of State personnel, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:288

    H. R. 6798, introduced in the 118th Congress, seeks to provide internet services at residences owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the benefit of Department of State personnel. The bill amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help people from the U.S. who work in other countries by giving them internet at their homes if the place they work is extra tough and they get paid a bit more for it. But, only some workers will get this internet help, and the rules about how much money should be spent aren't clear yet.