The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, if passed, would exclude certain broadband grants from taxable gross income.
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The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act, if passed, would exclude certain broadband grants from taxable gross income.
Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI) has introduced the Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act, which would require Big Tech companies to contribute to the universal service fund.
The Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act, if passed, would require the FCC to study the feasibility of collecting Universal Service Fund contributions from Internet streaming services and other edge providers.
How can Congress create a Big Tech user fee to help fund universal broadband service? The Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 provides a good starting point.
The U.S. Department of The Treasury has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions that help clarify the requirements for using Fiscal Recovery Funds for broadband infrastructure.
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