Bill116th CongressFiled May 16, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2785
Community Broadband Act of 2019
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2019)
Community Broadband Act of 2019
This bill prohibits state and local entities from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers or public-private partnership providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in such a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
What just happenedMay 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18](D-CA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 D
9cosponsors1committees4actions3related bills6subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019
- May 17, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House