H.R. 4229 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act
H.R. 4229 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act, has passed the house — introduced on Sep 6, 2019, sponsored by David Loebsack with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 6, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported. Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Broadband DATA Act
Sponsor
David Loebsack (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 31 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 6, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345. (Dec 17, 2019)
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