US SB1950 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on October 5 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-10-05 - 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

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.

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Title

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-10-05SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB3995 (Related) 2017-10-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
HB4986 (Related) 2018-03-07 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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