Senate Bill 326
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
326
Congress
117
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
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct a biennial assessment and analysis regarding the contribution of the digital economy to the U.S. economy.
In conducting this assessment, Commerce must consider the impact of (1) the deployment and adoption of digital-enabling infrastructure and broadband, (2) various kinds of e-commerce, and (3) the production and consumption of digital media.
February 12, 2021
02/12/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
02/12/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:36 PM