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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2016Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6394

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Dec 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) 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 7, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 6, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 6, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 604). (text: CR H7199)

  4. Dec 6, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 604).(text: CR H7199)

  5. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7249-7250)

  6. Dec 6, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Dec 6, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6394.

  8. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7199-7200)

  9. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Nov 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Nov 29, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Nov 29, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentDec 6, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) 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.

Introduced in HouseNov 29, 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.

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 — Informed