PLAN for Broadband Act mandates a national strategy to close the digital divide and improve broadband access.
The PLAN for Broadband Act requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide. This strategy aims to enhance management of federal broadband programs, improve coordination among agencies, and increase broadband access. The Assistant Secretary must also create an implementation plan detailing roles, responsibilities, and performance measures for managing federal broadband programs. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on the strategy's efficacy and implementation.
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