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H.R.3994

H.R.3994: ACCESS BROADBAND Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Oct. 6, 2017
Latest Major Action July 24, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsors

17 (10 Democrats, 7 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - July 24, 2018
Engrossed in House - July 23, 2018
Reported in House - July 18, 2018
Introduced in House - Oct. 6, 2017

Bill Summary

Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Sec. 3) The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 24, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 23, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 23, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 23, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 23, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994.
July 23, 2018	Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 23, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609)
July 23, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610)
July 18, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.
July 18, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841.
July 12, 2018	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 12, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 13, 2018	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
June 13, 2018	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct. 13, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Oct. 6, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct. 6, 2017	Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

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