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A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

USA115th CongressS-1950| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 13, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • October 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 13, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3995
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3995: To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband internet access service for veterans.
  • HR 115-4986: RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

USA115th CongressS-1950| Senate 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
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.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 13, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • October 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 13, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3995
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3995: To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband internet access service for veterans.
  • HR 115-4986: RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation