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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4876| House 
| Updated: 1/26/2018
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion and, if not, take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability.
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Timeline
Jan 22, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • January 22, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4876| House 
| Updated: 1/26/2018
Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion and, if not, take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and promoting competition. The term "broadband desert" means a census block in an urban area in which fewer than 33% of end-user premises do not have access to advanced telecommunications capability.
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Timeline
Jan 22, 2018
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • January 22, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • January 26, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Bobby L. Rush

Bobby L. Rush

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communicationUrban and suburban affairs and development