H.R. 2399
Vets applicants for rural broadband funding
Requires the Federal Communications Commission to check broadband funding applicants' technical, financial and operational abilities before awarding money for networks in high-cost and rural areas.
- The commission must write rules creating a screening process for funding applicants
- Applicants must show their technical, financial and operational ability and a business plan
- Past compliance with other government broadband funding programs is considered
- Money can only go to applicants that meet the new standards, with penalties for those that default
Passed the House · Senate's turn