Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Broadband Speed Act This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure. Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using funds awarded under federal universal service support programs to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Science, Technology, Communications
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Broadband Speed Act
USA117th CongressHR-2398| House
| Updated: 4/9/2021
Broadband Speed Act This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure. Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using funds awarded under federal universal service support programs to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCivil actions and liabilityFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media