Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 27, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5123
American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 27, 2021)
American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and implement Operation Starfall to deploy stratospheric balloons, aerostats, or satellite technology capable of rapidly delivering wireless internet anywhere on the planet from the stratosphere or higher.
What just happenedAug 27, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 R
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- Introduced in HouseAug 27, 2021
- Aug 27, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Aug 27, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 27, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House