Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 5, 2016Science, Technology, Communications
S. 3501
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 5, 2016)
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
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.
What just happenedDec 5, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateDec 5, 2016
- Dec 5, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Dec 5, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate