H.R. 1752E-BRIDGE Act

1 recorded action299 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Sam Graves [R-MO-06]
Cosponsors: 7 · 6 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee · and 2 more
Latest action: Mar 12, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

IntroducedMar 23, 2023
Passed the HouseMar 11, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act or the E-BRIDGE Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award economic development grants for public-private partnerships and certain consortiums to carry out specified broadband projects.

Such projects shall be to provide, extend, expand, or improve high-speed broadband service through (1) planning, technical assistance, or training; (2) land acquisition or development; or (3) acquisition, construction, or improvement of facilities.

When reviewing grant applications, Commerce must take into account the geographic diversity of grant allocation, including consideration of underserved markets.

Title to real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds, or another acceptable possessory interest, must be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project. In addition, Commerce may provide credit toward the nonfederal share of a broadband project's cost.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1752 as reported to House, Part I on Sep 28, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 79

House Mar 11, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

E-BRIDGE Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

375 Yea 20 Nay 37 not voting

Crossed both parties 20 of 395 voting members broke with their own party: 20 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic213 members

Republican219 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors7 · 6 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 1752 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

RJenniffer Gonzalez-Colon [R-PR-00]Original

RMichael Guest [R-MS-03]Original2026 profile

RTracey Mann [R-KS-01]Original2026 profile

RMarcus Molinaro [R-NY-19]Joined Apr 3, 2023

RDaniel Webster [R-FL-11]Joined Jul 26, 20232026 profile

RJefferson Van Drew [R-NJ-02]Joined Jul 26, 20232026 profile

DMary Peltola [D-AK-00]Joined Jul 27, 2023

Who lobbied on H.R. 17523 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 1752 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: Competitive Carriers Association PAC

Telecommunications · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

ENERGY WORKFORCE & TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

Natural Resources · Energy/Nuclear3 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024Filing

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Rural Broadband PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Telecommunications · Insurance · Retirement +4 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024Filing

12 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-04. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.