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Broadband Parity Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2816| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadband Parity Act of 2019 This bill prohibits an agency from providing assistance to a broadband internet access service through a federal broadband support program unless the service to be assisted meets or exceeds (or will meet or exceed when deployed) minimum download and upload speeds established by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • November 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Broadband Parity Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2816| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Broadband Parity Act of 2019 This bill prohibits an agency from providing assistance to a broadband internet access service through a federal broadband support program unless the service to be assisted meets or exceeds (or will meet or exceed when deployed) minimum download and upload speeds established by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • November 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jacky Rosen

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Economic developmentEducational technology and distance educationEmployment and training programsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees