WIFI STUDy Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 17, 2018)
Wireless Internet Focus on Innovation in Spectrum Technology for Unlicensed Deployment Act or the WIFI STUDy Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study: (1) the role of unlicensed spectrum in the development of the proliferation of Internet-connected devices and in managing Internet protocol traffic on licensed wireless networks, (2) the economic benefits that WiFi provides in assisting with Internet traffic management, and (3) the potential avenues and barriers to broad deployment of gigabit WiFi service in spectrum bands below 6 gigahertz at a scale that allows for rapid expanded use of new consumer devices.
What just happenedJan 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 17, 2018
- Jan 19, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 17, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 17, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 17, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House