S. 2275 · 112th Congress
B-CROP Act of 2012
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Introduced
- 2012-03-29
- Latest action
- 2012-03-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2012 or the B-CROP Act of 2012 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) award grants to eligible entities for the deployment, identification, or adoption of broadband services within eligible rural communities; and (2) reduce the paperwork required of rural broadband program applicants.
Authorizes the Secretary to use specified funds for a national competition to create an Internet-accessible rural broadband clearinghouse.