Senate Bill 1950
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 5, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1950
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas.
In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
October 5, 2017
10/05/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
10/05/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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