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Broadband DATA Act Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act [S.1822]
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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. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Became Public Law No: 116-130. (txt | Pdf) on 03/23/2020
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REPUBLIC Act Reforming Emergency Powers to Uphold the Balances and Limitations Inherent in the Constitution Act [S.1809]
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Terminates a declaration of national emergency made by the President after 72 hours unless Congress enacts a joint resolution to renew the declaration. It also bars subsequent presidential declarations of emergency during the remainder of a presidential term of office based on the same circumstances if Congress does not enact a resolution of approval. Under the bill, an emergency declaration that is approved by Congress expires 90 days after the issuance of the presidential declaration of emergency unless renewed. The bill exempts presidential powers
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 06/12/2019
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Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 [HB-3162]
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Requires (1) broadband service providers to fulfill certain reporting requirements, and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a challenge process to aid in broadband mapping. Specifically, the bill requires each provider to report certain information regarding the geographic availability of broadband service it provides. The FCC must contract with an entity to provide data submission assistance to a provider that is unable to comply with this reporting requirement. Among other responsibilities, such entity shall provide support
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 06/07/2019
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To provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. [HB-3002]
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Authorizes a cable operator to transmit any television broadcast station that (1) is not currently retransmitted to all subscribers in Berkshire County, Massachusetts (located within the designated market area of Albany, New York), and (2) was retransmitted to such subscribers on December 1, 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard E. Neal
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 05/24/2019
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To provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. [HB-3002]
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Authorizes a cable operator to transmit any television broadcast station that (1) is not currently retransmitted to all subscribers in Berkshire County, Massachusetts (located within the designated market area of Albany, New York), and (2) was retransmitted to such subscribers on December 1, 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard E. Neal
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 05/24/2019
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A bill to provide for the carriage of certain television broadcast stations, and for other purposes. [S.1655]
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Authorizes a cable operator to transmit any television broadcast station that (1) is not currently retransmitted to all subscribers in Berkshire County, Massachusetts (located within the designated market area of Albany, New York), and (2) was retransmitted to such subscribers on December 1, 2016.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/23/2019
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United States 5G Leadership Act of 2019 [S.1625]
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A bill to promote the deployment of commercial fifth-generation mobile networks and the sharing of information with communications providers in the United States regarding security risks to the networks of those providers, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/24/2019
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DIGIT Act Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act [S.1611]
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Requires the Department of Commerce to convene a working group of federal stakeholders to provide recommendations regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), and it establishes a steering committee composed of stakeholders outside the federal government to advise the working group. The IoT is a system of interrelated devices connected to a network and each other that exchange data without requiring human interaction (e.g., smart home devices, medical monitoring devices, and wearable fitness trackers). The working group must (1) identify federal laws
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/10/2020
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CLIMB ONCE Act Clearing Local Impediments Makes Broadband Open to New Competition and Enhancements [HB-2784]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission to recommend best practices for states implementing a one-touch-make-ready policy (i.e., a policy to reduce the time and cost of broadband equipment deployment on utility poles by allowing a single construction crew to make changes to multiple utility wires).
Sponsored by: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 05/17/2019
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Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 [S.1522]
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Requires (1) broadband service providers to fulfill certain reporting requirements, and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a challenge process to aid in broadband mapping. Specifically, the bill requires each provider to report certain information regarding the geographic availability of broadband service it provides. The FCC must contract with an entity to provide data submission assistance to a provider that is unable to comply with this reporting requirement. Among other responsibilities, such entity shall provide support
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/16/2019
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Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2019 [S.1515]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a national standard—informed by data gathered on broadband service in the 20 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States—to determine whether the broadband service available in rural areas is reasonably comparable to that of urban areas.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/16/2019
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Map Improvement Act of 2019 [S.1485]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a standardized methodology for collecting and mapping accurate fixed and mobile broadband internet service coverage data. The FCC must form an Office of Broadband Data Collection and Mapping to serve as the central point for data collection, aggregation, and validation. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a technical assistance program for providing grants to assist with mapping and development and to assess both broadband adoption
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/15/2019
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Broadband MAPS Act of 2019 Broadband Mapping After Public Scrutiny Act of 2019 [HB-2643]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a challenge process for collecting and using broadband coverage data submitted by private and governmental entities to verify coverage data reported by broadband service providers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Consumer Protection And Commerce. on 05/10/2019
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Office of Rural Telecommunications Act [HB-2601]
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Establishes the Office of Rural Telecommunications to help coordinate federal efforts and resources to develop rural telecommunications systems and to measure broadband adoption rates in rural areas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 05/09/2019
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ROBO Calls and Texts Act Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 [S.1239]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/30/2019
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STOP Robocalls Act Support Tools to Obliterate Pesky Robocalls Act [HB-2386]
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Provides measures to eliminate unlawful robocalls. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a streamlined process whereby a private entity may voluntarily share information about unlawful robocalls or text messages and unlawful caller identification spoofing. In addition, the bill authorizes a telecommunications company to provide a free, opt-in robocall blocking service to its customers. The FCC must also study and report on whether a Voice Over Internet Protocol service should be required to provide
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/30/2019
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PIRATE Act Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement Act [S.1228]
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A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for pirate radio, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 01/09/2020
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ROBO Calls and Texts Act of 2019 Regulatory Oversight Barring Obnoxious Calls and Texts Act of 2019 [HB-2355]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Robocall Division within the Enforcement Bureau. The Robocall Division shall be tasked with (1) ensuring consumer protection and compliance with federal laws relating to robocalls; (2) serving as a line of communication between the federal government and the communications industry, as well as between the FCC and related federal agencies, to coordinate efforts to eliminate robocalls; and (3) managing and addressing consumer complaints regarding robocalls. Additionally, the bill
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 04/30/2019
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9–1–1 Fee Integrity Act [HB-2165]
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Requires the Federal Communications Commission, after consulting with public safety organizations and governmental entities, to issue final rules to prevent states from diverting 9–1–1 taxes, fees, or charges from purposes and functions related to 9–1–1 services and operational expenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anna G. Eshoo
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/10/2019
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Open Internet Preservation Act [HB-2136]
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Prohibits broadband internet access service providers from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; or (2) throttling lawful internet traffic on the basis of internet content, application, or service, or use of a non-harmful device. Providers may offer specialized services, which operate over the same network and share network capacity with the broadband internet access service, so long as such service offerings do not threaten the availability of broadband internet access service or evade the purposes of the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/09/2019