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S.1853: Community Broadband Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 23, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Community Broadband Act of 2007 - Prohibits any state or local government statute, regulation, or other legal requirement from having the effect of prohibiting any public provider from providing advanced telecommunications capability, or related services, to any person or any public or private entity. Defines "public provider" as a state or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, an Indian tribe, or any entity owned, controlled, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-330.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.
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| July 23, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) |