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A 7939

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

Establishes an affordable-housing broadband assistance grant program to expand internet access and affordability for residents in affordable housing.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7939

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7939 — Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 7939
  • Title: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program
  • Sponsor: Brian Cunningham (primary)
  • Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
  • Introduced: April 16, 2025
  • Related legislation:
    • S 679 (companion)
    • S 9103 (prior-session)

Note: The available information does not include the full text of the bill. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated purpose and the limited procedural details provided, along with typical elements such grants programs may include.

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to create a new grant program designed to support broadband access and affordability for residents of affordable housing. The core objective is to promote connectivity for households in affordable housing settings, contributing to efforts to bridge the digital divide and improve access to online services, education, employment, and telehealth.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Establishment of a new grant program focused on affordable housing and broadband.
  • The program would presumably provide grants to eligible entities to support broadband access or affordability for residents of affordable housing developments.
  • Specific operational details (e.g., funding source, total appropriation, eligibility criteria, grant sizes, application/awarding process, allowable uses, reporting requirements, oversight, and sunset provisions) are not provided in the information available.

Note: Until the full text is released, the exact mechanisms and requirements of the program remain to be determined by the bill’s provisions.

Affected Parties

  • Residents of affordable housing developments (potential beneficiaries).
  • Public housing authorities, housing agencies, developers, or other entities administering affordable housing.
  • Broadband providers and telecommunications entities (potential partners or service providers).
  • State or local government agencies responsible for housing and/or broadband programs.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions on April 16, 2025.
  • The bill has a Senate companion (S 679) and a prior-session related bill (S 9103) listed in related legislation.
  • No additional committee actions or amendments are listed in the provided information.

Additional Considerations

  • When the bill’s full text is available, key items to review will include: definition of eligible recipients, funding source and appropriation status, grant application process, program administration, performance metrics, reporting and transparency requirements, and any sunset/termination provisions.
  • Stakeholders to watch include affordable housing advocates, local housing authorities, and broadband providers interested in public-private partnerships.

Next Steps

  • Monitor for the release of the full bill text and any committee hearings or amendments.
  • Compare with the companion Senate bill (S 679) for alignment on provisions and scope.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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