House Bill 5123
117th Congress(2021-2022)
American Freedom and Internet Access Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5123
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
August 27, 2021
08/27/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
08/27/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:44 PM