Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion. If it is not, the FCC shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability.
What just happenedJan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House