Senate Bill 3255
115th Congress(2017-2018)
E-FRONTIER Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3255
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
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act
This bill prohibits the President or an executive agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless Congress grants that authority to the President or the agency.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks from using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
July 23, 2018
07/23/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/23/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:48 PM