S. 1492 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Broadband Data Improvement Act
S. 1492 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 24, 2007, sponsored by Daniel K. Inouye with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-385
What it does
Title I: Broadband Data Improvement - Broadband Data Improvement Act - (Sec. 103) Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): (1) to compile a list of geographical areas that are not served by any provider of advanced telecommunications capability (high-speed, switched, broadband telecommunications capability that enables users to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications)…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2008
- Became lawOct 10, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-385. (Oct 10, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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