To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2023)
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to publish on its website data about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility that is collected from recipients of funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The BEAD Program provides funds to states and territories for broadband deployment, connectivity, mapping, and adoption projects.
The data that the NTIA must publish includes (1) ownership and workforce demographics of subrecipients, and (2) the number and amount of contracts and subcontracts awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses.
What just happenedMay 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2023
- May 19, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - May 16, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 16, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House