S. 1822 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Broadband DATA Act
S. 1822 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 12, 2019, sponsored by Roger F. Wicker with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 116-130
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.
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 35 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 3, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentMar 12, 2020
- Became lawMar 23, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-130. (Mar 23, 2020)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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