House bill · H.R. 8576 (119th Congress)
Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Robin L. Kelly (U.S. Representative, IL-2, Democratic)
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Summary
Would direct the Federal Communications Commission to create a grant program for states to tell people who may qualify but are not enrolled about the FCC's Lifeline program, which subsidizes phone and internet service for low-income consumers.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
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- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Apr 29, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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