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- H.R.1591
H.R.1591: WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2017
Bill Summary
WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue rules to ensure that providers of mobile broadband Internet access service supported through the Lifeline Assistance Program offer mobile devices that are capable of: (1) receiving WiFi or other wireless broadband signals using unlicensed spectrum, and (2) sharing a mobile service connection (commonly referred to as "tethering") with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |