Broadband Speed Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 11, 2019)
Broadband Speed Act
This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure.
Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using federal funds to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.
What just happenedOct 17, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8152)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 11, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8152)
- Oct 14, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 11, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House