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H.R. 11036 · HOUSE2d
To require Federal agency heads to submit an annual assessment on staffing needs of information technology contracting officers and contracting officer's representatives, to require the heads to submit a plan on information technology acquisition workforce staffing and development using the assessments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 11034 · HOUSE2d
To establish the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coastal State Fund.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 11033 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include qualified domestic film or television production as a qualified production activity for purposes of the special allowance for qualified production property.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 11035 · HOUSE2d
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to support community-based programs for harm reduction services for individuals who use substances.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1662 · HOUSE3d
Condemning the tragic act of violence at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
S. 5718 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to restroom access for certain drivers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5717 · SENATE3d
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11009 · HOUSE3d
To stop the criminalization of miscarriages, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11032 · HOUSE3d
To establish a grant program carried out by the Department of Homeland Security to fund university-based cybersecurity clinics at junior or community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), and other minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be…
H.R. 11010 · HOUSE3d
To prevent low-income seniors from losing benefits due to defaulted student loan debt by increasing the amount of benefits exempted from garnishment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 11025 · HOUSE3d
Stand By NICU Babies and Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House…
H.R. 11017 · HOUSE3d
Veterans Claims Timeliness, Accountability, and Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 11019 · HOUSE3d
To limit the use of Federal funds to carry out the proposed rule titled "Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement" relating to nondisclosure agreements for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1663 · HOUSE3d
Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
H.Res. 1661 · HOUSE3d
Expressing support for the designation of November 2026 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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119th Congress · S. 4438 · Introduced

Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026

Latest action Apr 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
    Dem-IL current · 12 terms · @SenatorDurbin · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Richard J. Durbin
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711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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Leadership roles (12)

  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-06
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-05
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2015-01-03 – 2017-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2021-01-03 – 2021-01-20
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2021-01-20 – 2023-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2025-01-03 – present

Committee memberships (12)

  • Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Crime and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Financial Services and General Government (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 3

Social media

District offices (4)

  • 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · 618-351-1122 · fax 618-351-1124 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 37.7233822,-89.21730319999999
  • 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892, Chicago, IL, 60604 · 312-353-4952 · fax 312-353-0150 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 41.8784454,-87.63
  • 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227, Rock Island, IL, 61201 · 309-786-5173 · fax 309-786-5404 · 8:30 am to 4:30 pm · 41.5090535,-90.5782533
  • 525 S. 8th St., Springfield, IL, 62703 · 217-492-4062 · fax 217-492-4382 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 39.7965137,-89.6451404

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2025-07-29
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2025-07-29
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,377,381.05
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$2,452,334.88
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$1,001,532.73
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$0.00
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2021-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (5)

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · [D-CA] · P000145 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29 · original
    Dem-CA current · 3 terms · @SenAlexPadilla · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · [D-CT] · B001277 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29 · original
    Dem-CT current · 3 terms · @SenBlumenthal · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · [D-MA] · M000133 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29 · original
    Dem-MA current · 23 terms · @SenMarkey · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · [D-MN] · K000367 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29 · original
    Dem-MN current · 4 terms · @SenAmyKlobuchar · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000622 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-29 · original
    Dem-IL current · 4 terms · @SenDuckworth · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-29T20:34:35ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (2)

  • 2026-04-29IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
  • 2026-04-29IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-05-07T02:38:33Z
    Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2026-05-07T02:38:32Z
    Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-05-07T02:33:42Z
    A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission, and for other purposes.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

none

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summaries

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Related bills

  • HR 8576 (119) Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-04-29 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

none

Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
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