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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4022| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. Such update shall include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service, both prior to comprehensive COVID-19 testing and vaccine development and after the pandemic has ended. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7520
Introduced in House
  • June 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7520
    Introduced in House

Science, Technology, Communications

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  • HR 116-7520: National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020
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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4022| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2020
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. Such update shall include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service, both prior to comprehensive COVID-19 testing and vaccine development and after the pandemic has ended. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 9, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7520
Introduced in House
  • June 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 9, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7520
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7520: National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCommutingCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingRight of privacyTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication