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- S.1950
S.1950: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017 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 |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Oct. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |