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Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2275| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 This bill addresses how internet service providers report data on the availability of broadband across the country and how the federal government verifies and shares such data. Specifically, the bill requires providers to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) data for each covered household in a census block showing average speed and price of broadband service; latency, or the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer; denials of service and their reason; and type of broadband technology available. Providers must also report data measuring the characteristics of broadband service as advertised and as delivered. The FCC must make the collected data available to certain governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. Further, the bill requires the FCC to develop a searchable map of existing broadband service capability and availability.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4024: Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesUser charges and fees

Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2275| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 This bill addresses how internet service providers report data on the availability of broadband across the country and how the federal government verifies and shares such data. Specifically, the bill requires providers to report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) data for each covered household in a census block showing average speed and price of broadband service; latency, or the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer; denials of service and their reason; and type of broadband technology available. Providers must also report data measuring the characteristics of broadband service as advertised and as delivered. The FCC must make the collected data available to certain governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. Further, the bill requires the FCC to develop a searchable map of existing broadband service capability and availability.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4024: Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Geography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and feesUser charges and fees