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Map Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4128| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Map Improvement Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a standardized methodology for collecting and mapping accurate fixed and mobile broadband internet service coverage data. The FCC must form an Office of Broadband Data Collection and Mapping to serve as the central point for data collection, aggregation, and validation. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a technical assistance program for providing grants to assist with mapping and development and to assess both broadband adoption rates and advertised pricing.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1485
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1485
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1485: Map Improvement Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRegional and metropolitan planningTelephone and wireless communication

Map Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4128| House 
| Updated: 7/31/2019
Map Improvement Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a standardized methodology for collecting and mapping accurate fixed and mobile broadband internet service coverage data. The FCC must form an Office of Broadband Data Collection and Mapping to serve as the central point for data collection, aggregation, and validation. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a technical assistance program for providing grants to assist with mapping and development and to assess both broadband adoption rates and advertised pricing.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1485
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1485
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 31, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1485: Map Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRegional and metropolitan planningTelephone and wireless communication