Senate Bill 842
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
842
Congress
116
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 Mapping Act of 2019
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a process that uses broadband coverage data reported by consumers and government entities to verify coverage data reported by wireless carriers.
In addition, the FCC must consider (1) including a mechanism to incorporate such data; and (2) implementing other measures, such as an evidence-based challenge process, to verify reported coverage data.
March 14, 2019
03/14/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:02:34 PM