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Broadband DATA Act

USA116th CongressHR-4229| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2019
David Loebsack

David Loebsack

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (67)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported. Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data. Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps. The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

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Timeline
Sep 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 11, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
Dec 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-350.
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10287-10291)
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4229.
Dec 16, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10287-10289)
Dec 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10287-10289)
Dec 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
Mar 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1822
Signed by President.
  • September 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 11, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.


  • December 16, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-350.


  • December 16, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 16, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10287-10291)


  • December 16, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4229.


  • December 16, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10287-10289)


  • December 16, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10287-10289)


  • December 16, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.


  • March 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1822
    Signed by President.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1822: Broadband DATA Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

Broadband DATA Act

USA116th CongressHR-4229| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act or the Broadband DATA Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the way broadband data is collected, verified, and reported. Specifically, the FCC must collect and disseminate granular broadband service availability data (broadband maps) from wired, fixed-wireless, satellite, and mobile broadband providers. To do this, the FCC is required to establish the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (a dataset of geocoded information for all broadband service locations, atop which broadband maps are overlaid) as the vehicle for reporting broadband service availability data. Additionally, the FCC must put forth specified requirements for service availability data collected from broadband providers, and it must create a challenge process to enable the submission of independent data challenging the accuracy of FCC broadband maps. The Government Accountability Office must report on identified locations where fixed broadband can be installed to improve the quality and completeness of data sources for the fabric.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 11, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 14, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
Dec 16, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-350.
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10287-10291)
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4229.
Dec 16, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10287-10289)
Dec 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10287-10289)
Dec 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
Mar 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1822
Signed by President.
  • September 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • September 11, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 14, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.


  • December 16, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-350.


  • December 16, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 16, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10287-10291)


  • December 16, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4229.


  • December 16, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10287-10289)


  • December 16, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10287-10289)


  • December 16, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.


  • March 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1822
    Signed by President.
David Loebsack

David Loebsack

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (67)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Greg Walden (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-1822: Broadband DATA Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media