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Map Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1485| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4128
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4128
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4128: 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 CongressS-1485| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
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
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4128
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4128
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4128: 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