Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3346
115th Congress(2017-2018)
ACCESS BROADBAND Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 1, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Aug 1, 2018
Latest Action
Aug 1, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3346
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

The office shall:

  • connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and improved digital inclusion efforts;
  • hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption;
  • develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media;
  • develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption; and
  • track construction and use of, and access to, any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.

Text (1)
August 1, 2018
Actions (2)
08/01/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
08/01/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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