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S. 1822Became Law

Broadband DATA Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 23, 2020)

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

The FCC must conduct regular audits of information submitted by providers, and it must develop a process whereby entities or individuals may submit information about the deployment and availability of broadband service to verify and supplement information submitted by providers. The FCC must also provide data collection and submission assistance to Indian tribes; small service providers; consumers; and state, local, and tribal governments.

The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

What just happenedMar 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-130.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
69 cosponsors32 D35 R2 I
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  1. Mar 23, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-130.

  2. Mar 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-130.

  3. Mar 23, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 12, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 12, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 11, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 10, 2020ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S.1822 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 10, 2020NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S.1822 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 10, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)

  11. Mar 4, 2020Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  12. Mar 3, 2020FloorH38310

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

  13. Mar 3, 2020FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1461-1464)

  14. Mar 3, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  15. Mar 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1458-1464)

  16. Mar 3, 2020FloorH30200

    Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  17. Dec 19, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  18. Dec 19, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Dec 19, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  22. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  23. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7178-7180)

  24. Dec 12, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328.

  25. Dec 12, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-174.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Dec 12, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-174.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Jul 24, 2019Committee

    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
  28. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  29. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 23, 202049

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

The FCC must conduct regular audits of information submitted by providers, and it must develop a process whereby entities or individuals may submit information about the deployment and availability of broadband service to verify and supplement information submitted by providers. The FCC must also provide data collection and submission assistance to Indian tribes; small service providers; consumers; and state, local, and tribal governments.

The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

Senate agreed to House amendmentMar 10, 202074

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

Passed HouseMar 3, 202053

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

Passed SenateDec 19, 201955

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

Reported to SenateDec 12, 201925

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

Introduced in SenateJun 12, 2019

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported.

Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data.

Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps.

Broadband DATA Act — Informed