Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2381
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 6, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 6, 2018
Latest Action
Feb 6, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2381
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to issue best practices relating to broadband infrastructure and installation for state broadband coordination offices, with an emphasis on rural areas.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) must require states to install broadband conduits, which support broadband or wireless facilities for broadband service, in certain highway construction projects. DOT must ensure that: (1) standards are established that apply to all areas, including rural and remote areas with low population density; and (2) any requesting broadband provider has access to such installed conduits on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for a charge not to exceed a cost-based rate.

The bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to require federal agencies and other entities to grant real property interests necessary for the installation, construction, or modification of a communications facility installation, as defined by this bill.

Text (1)
February 6, 2018
Actions (2)
02/06/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/06/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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