US SB1522 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-3)
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires (1) broadband service providers to fulfill certain reporting requirements, and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a challenge process to aid in broadband mapping. Specifically, the bill requires each provider to report certain information regarding the geographic availability of broadband service it provides. The FCC must contract with an entity to provide data submission assistance to a provider that is unable to comply with this reporting requirement. Among other responsibilities, such entity shall provide support for the required challenge process and establish an ongoing data validation and verification process. The FCC is also required to establish a framework for a process whereby information challenging the accuracy of the National Broadband Map may be submitted. Subject to the challenge process and feedback received therefrom, specified federal agencies shall use the National Broadband Map to determine the extent of broadband availability and the areas of the United States that remain unserved.
Title
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019
Sponsors
Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Martha McSally [R-AZ] | Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] |
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3162 (Same As) 2019-06-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computers and information technology
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Public contracts and procurement
Rural conditions and development
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
Computers and information technology
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Public contracts and procurement
Rural conditions and development
Science, technology, communications
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1522/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1522/BILLS-116s1522is.pdf |