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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2017Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1621

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Mar 1, 2018)

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a consistent methodology for its collection of coverage data about the available speed tiers and performance characteristics of commercial mobile and data service for the Universal Service program or any similar programs.

The methodology must: (1) include standard definitions for different speed tiers, (2) ensure that coverage data is collected in a consistent and robust way, (3) improve the validity and reliability of coverage data, and (4) increase the efficiency of coverage data collection.

What just happenedMar 9, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
10 cosponsors5 D5 R
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  1. Mar 9, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  2. Mar 5, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Mar 5, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Mar 5, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Mar 1, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1320; text: CR S1320)

  6. Mar 1, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1320; text: CR S1320)

  7. Feb 7, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.

  8. Feb 7, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-206.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Feb 7, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-206.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Aug 2, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 1, 201882

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a consistent methodology for its collection of coverage data about the available speed tiers and performance characteristics of commercial mobile and data service for the Universal Service program or any similar programs.

The methodology must: (1) include standard definitions for different speed tiers, (2) ensure that coverage data is collected in a consistent and robust way, (3) improve the validity and reliability of coverage data, and (4) increase the efficiency of coverage data collection.

Reported to Senate without amendmentFeb 7, 201880

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

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a consistent methodology for its collection of coverage data about the available speed tiers and performance characteristics of commercial mobile and data service for the Universal Service program or any similar programs.

The methodology must: (1) include standard definitions for different speed tiers, (2) ensure that coverage data is collected in a consistent and robust way, (3) improve the validity and reliability of coverage data, and (4) increase the efficiency of coverage data collection.

Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2017

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a consistent methodology for its collection of coverage data about the available speed tiers and performance characteristics of commercial mobile and data service for the Universal Service program or any similar programs.

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017 — Informed