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Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-1166| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to award grants for the establishment and expansion of facilities through which internet service providers and content delivery networks exchange internet traffic (internet exchange facilities) in unserved or underserved areas. The NTIA must also award grants to states and Native American tribes to build infrastructure and acquire necessary equipment to establish or expand an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine cable landing station that serves a military facility.

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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.
  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3869: Internet Exchange Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of CommerceInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesUrban and suburban affairs and development

Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-1166| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Internet Exchange and Submarine Cable Act of 2020 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to award grants for the establishment and expansion of facilities through which internet service providers and content delivery networks exchange internet traffic (internet exchange facilities) in unserved or underserved areas. The NTIA must also award grants to states and Native American tribes to build infrastructure and acquire necessary equipment to establish or expand an open-access, carrier-neutral submarine cable landing station that serves a military facility.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 18, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.
  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 18, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 15, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3869: Internet Exchange Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of CommerceInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesUrban and suburban affairs and development