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ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA115th CongressHR-3994| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2018
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (17)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Sec. 3) The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts, hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption, develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support. The office must report annually: (1) a description of the office's work, (2) the number of U.S. residents who received broadband as result of federal broadband programs and the Universal Service Fund program, and (3) an estimate of the economic impact of such broadband deployment efforts on the local economy. (Sec. 4) The office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants and create one application that may be submitted to apply for all federal broadband support programs. (Sec. 5) The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner. (Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.

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Timeline
Oct 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 13, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 12, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.
Jul 18, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841.
Jul 23, 2018
Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 23, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610)
Jul 23, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.
Jul 23, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 23, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 23, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 13, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • June 13, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 13, 2018
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • July 12, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 18, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.


  • July 18, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841.


  • July 23, 2018
    Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 23, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610)


  • July 23, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.


  • July 23, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 23, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 23, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 24, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-3346: A bill to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingRural conditions and developmentSmall business

ACCESS BROADBAND Act

USA115th CongressHR-3994| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2018
Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Sec. 3) The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts, hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption, develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media, develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support. The office must report annually: (1) a description of the office's work, (2) the number of U.S. residents who received broadband as result of federal broadband programs and the Universal Service Fund program, and (3) an estimate of the economic impact of such broadband deployment efforts on the local economy. (Sec. 4) The office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants and create one application that may be submitted to apply for all federal broadband support programs. (Sec. 5) The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner. (Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Oct 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 13, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 13, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 12, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.
Jul 18, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841.
Jul 23, 2018
Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 23, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610)
Jul 23, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.
Jul 23, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 23, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609)
Jul 23, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 13, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • June 13, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 13, 2018
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • July 12, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 18, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.


  • July 18, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841.


  • July 23, 2018
    Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 23, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610)


  • July 23, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.


  • July 23, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 23, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609)


  • July 23, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 24, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Paul Tonko

Paul Tonko

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (17)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Leonard Lance (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-3346: A bill to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDigital mediaEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPublic housingRural conditions and developmentSmall business