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Internet Exchange Act of 2019 Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020 [S.1166] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Cybersecurity ] [Economic Development ]
Creates a grant program for the establishment and expansion of facilities through which internet service providers and content delivery networks exchange internet traffic (internet exchange facilities) in unserved or underserved areas. Further, the bill allows recipients of funding from the E-Rate and Telehealth programs to apply such funds to the procurement or maintenance of a connection to an internet exchange facility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Wicker With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/15/2020

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Dignity Act Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 [S.992] [Healthcare ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members. Finally, the bill allows (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/02/2019

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Open Internet Preservation Act [HB-2136] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ]
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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lloyd Smucker Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 04/09/2019

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No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act [HB-1860] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the amounts charged by providers for broadband internet access service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 03/26/2019

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Federal Communications Commission Reporting Modernization Act of 2019 [S.819] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ]
Revises the Federal Communications Commission reporting requirements relating to robocalls and spoofed calls (i.e., falsified caller ID) to provide certain information about the number of complaints, citations, and notices of apparent liability, including the amount of each proposed forfeiture penalty, the person issued such notice, and the status of such forfeiture proceeding.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/14/2019

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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. [S.738] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Education ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 03/12/2019

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ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act [HB-1328] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Small Business ] [Infrastructure ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption. The bill also requires the office to (1) develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, (2) develop and distribute publications (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/09/2019

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Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [HCR-20] [Media and Advertising ] [Taxes ] [Arts and Culture ] [Telecommunications ]
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/22/2019

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A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. [SCR-5] [Media and Advertising ] [Taxes ] [Telecommunications ] [Small Business ]
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/14/2019

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TRUE Fees Act of 2019 Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 [S.510] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ]
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for certain requirements relating to charges for internet, television, and voice services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/14/2019

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PHONE Act of 2020 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2020 [HB-1289] [Telecommunications ] [Disaster Relief ] [Consumer Protection ]
Restricts the reassignment of a telephone number assigned to a subscriber for the provision of fixed wireline voice service. Specifically, for up to one year after a major disaster has been declared, such number may not be reassigned except at the request of the subscriber. Further, a subscriber may cancel service without a cancellation fee and resubscribe with the same number and no fee if the subscriber is located in a disaster area and the residence where the number is located is inaccessible or uninhabitable.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/30/2020

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TRUE Fees Act of 2019 Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 [HB-1220] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for certain requirements relating to charges for internet, television, and voice services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 02/15/2019

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Office of Rural Broadband Act [S.454] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Infrastructure ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Establishes the Office of Rural Broadband to help coordinate federal efforts and resources to develop rural telecommunications systems and to track broadband subscription rates in rural areas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/12/2019

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A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. [S.161] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Libraries ]
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements. After (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 01/16/2019

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Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019 [HB-1096] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Small Business ] [Data Privacy ]
Establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content. Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 02/07/2019

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Open Internet Act of 2019 [HB-1006] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Data Privacy ]
Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations. Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Introduced In House on 02/06/2019

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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020

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People CARE Act People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Act [HB-841] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Social Security ] [Poverty ] [Human Services ]
Establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission within the legislative branch to review federal means-tested welfare programs. Means-tested welfare programs are those designed to specifically provide assistance exclusively to low-income Americans. The commission shall review all federal means-tested programs, excluding various specified programs such as the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits program, Medicare, and Department of Veterans Affairs-administered programs. The commission's review shall cover topics (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Warren Davidson Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019

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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs. [HB-711] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Libraries ]
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress on the filing requirements for telecommunications carriers or service providers that receive Universal Service Fund program support to provide service to qualifying low-income consumers, rural or high-cost areas, rural health care providers, schools, or libraries. The report must analyze the financial impact of those filing requirements and provide any recommendations on how to consolidate redundant filing requirements. After (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 01/31/2019

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-648] [Agriculture ] [Finance ] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Housing ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Aerospace ] [Food ] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Insurance ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 16. on 01/28/2019

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