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Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1522| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2019
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 This bill requires (1) broadband service providers to fulfill certain reporting requirements, and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a challenge process to aid in broadband mapping. Specifically, the bill requires each provider to report certain information regarding the geographic availability of broadband service it provides. The FCC must contract with an entity to provide data submission assistance to a provider that is unable to comply with this reporting requirement. Among other responsibilities, such entity shall provide support for the required challenge process and establish an ongoing data validation and verification process. The FCC is also required to establish a framework for a process whereby information challenging the accuracy of the National Broadband Map may be submitted. Subject to the challenge process and feedback received therefrom, specified federal agencies shall use the National Broadband Map to determine the extent of broadband availability and the areas of the United States that remain unserved.
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Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3162
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3162
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3162: Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1522| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2019
Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 This bill requires (1) broadband service providers to fulfill certain reporting requirements, and (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a challenge process to aid in broadband mapping. Specifically, the bill requires each provider to report certain information regarding the geographic availability of broadband service it provides. The FCC must contract with an entity to provide data submission assistance to a provider that is unable to comply with this reporting requirement. Among other responsibilities, such entity shall provide support for the required challenge process and establish an ongoing data validation and verification process. The FCC is also required to establish a framework for a process whereby information challenging the accuracy of the National Broadband Map may be submitted. Subject to the challenge process and feedback received therefrom, specified federal agencies shall use the National Broadband Map to determine the extent of broadband availability and the areas of the United States that remain unserved.
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Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3162
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3162
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3162: Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication