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Community Broadband Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2785| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2019
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Broadband Act of 2019 This bill prohibits state and local entities from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers or public-private partnership providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in such a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
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Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3649
Introduced in Senate
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3649
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

Community Broadband Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2785| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2019
Community Broadband Act of 2019 This bill prohibits state and local entities from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers or public-private partnership providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in such a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.
View Full Text

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Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3649
Introduced in Senate
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3649
    Introduced in Senate
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication