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S.3501: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Dec. 5, 2016
Bill Summary
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 5, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Dec. 5, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |