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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7520| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. Such update shall include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7520| House 
| Updated: 7/9/2020
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. Such update shall include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 22, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4022: National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCommutingCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingRight of privacyTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication