Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband internet access service for veterans.
USA115th CongressHR-3995| House
| Updated: 10/13/2017
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation