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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 15, 2017Science, Technology, Communications
S. 645

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 2, 2018)

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to assess, and submit a report regarding, the effects of the digital economy on the U.S. economy. In conducting the assessment, Commerce must: (1) consider the impact of the deployment and adoption of digital-enabling infrastructure and broadband, e-commerce and platform-enabled peer-to-peer commerce, and the production and consumption of digital media; and (2) consult with other government agencies, businesses, rural and urban Internet service and telecommunications infrastructure providers, and consumer and community organizations.

What just happenedDec 19, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 19, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 19, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 17, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7621-7622; text: CR S7621-7622)

  5. Dec 13, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7621-7622; text: CR S7621-7622)

  6. Oct 2, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 613.

  7. Oct 2, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-341.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Oct 2, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-341.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Jun 27, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 2, 20181

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to assess, and submit a report regarding, the effects of the digital economy on the U.S. economy. In conducting the assessment, Commerce must: (1) consider the impact of the deployment and adoption of digital-enabling infrastructure and broadband, e-commerce and platform-enabled peer-to-peer commerce, and the production and consumption of digital media; and (2) consult with other government agencies, businesses, rural and urban Internet service and telecommunications infrastructure providers, and consumer and community organizations.

Introduced in SenateMar 15, 2017

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017

This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce to assess, and submit a report regarding, the effects on the U.S. economy of the deployment and adoption of broadband Internet Protocol-based transmission services that enable users to send and receive voice, video, data, or graphics. In conducting the assessment, the BEA must: (1) consider employment, job creation, business headcount, online commerce, income, education and distance learning, telehealth, telework, agriculture, population growth and density, broadband speed, and geography; and (2) consult with other government agencies, businesses, rural and urban Internet service and telecommunications infrastructure providers, and consumer and community organizations.

Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 — Informed