Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 12, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5497
Office of Rural Telecommunications Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 12, 2018)
Office of Rural Telecommunications Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Office of Rural Telecommunications, whose duties shall include:
- coordinating with the Rural Utilities Service and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to ensure the success of initiatives and programs,
- coordinating with the Universal Service Administrative Company to maintain information regarding Connect American Fund programs that deploy rural broadband,
- coordinating with agencies to remove barriers to rural broadband deployment, and
- measuring broadband adoption rates in rural areas.
What just happenedApr 12, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7](D-MN)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2018
- Apr 12, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 12, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House