To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the provision of broadband service in any State that has in effect a law, regulation, or other requirement that prohibits, limits, places conditions on, or regulates the provision of broadband service by public, cooperative, or nonprofit broadband providers.
USA115th CongressHR-5969| House
| Updated: 5/24/2018
Mark Pocan
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Speed Up Broadband Access Act of 2018 This bill specifies that federal funds may not be used for the provision of broadband service in any state that has in effect a law or other requirement that prohibits, limits, or places conditions on, or regulates the provision of broadband service by a political subdivision of the state to residents of the subdivision or by any nonprofit organization to residents of the state.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Science, Technology, Communications
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To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the provision of broadband service in any State that has in effect a law, regulation, or other requirement that prohibits, limits, places conditions on, or regulates the provision of broadband service by public, cooperative, or nonprofit broadband providers.
USA115th CongressHR-5969| House
| Updated: 5/24/2018
Speed Up Broadband Access Act of 2018 This bill specifies that federal funds may not be used for the provision of broadband service in any state that has in effect a law or other requirement that prohibits, limits, or places conditions on, or regulates the provision of broadband service by a political subdivision of the state to residents of the subdivision or by any nonprofit organization to residents of the state.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mark Pocan
Democratic Representative
Wisconsin
Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPolitical parties and affiliationState and local financeTelephone and wireless communication