Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 5, 2017Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1950
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 5, 2017)
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.
What just happenedOct 5, 2017
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 SenateOct 5, 2017
- Oct 5, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Oct 5, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate