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H.R.1328

H.R.1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 25, 2019
Latest Major Action May 9, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsors

25 (14 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - May 9, 2019
Engrossed in House - May 8, 2019
Introduced in House - Feb. 25, 2019

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 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The office shall connect with communities that need access to high-speed internet and hold...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 9, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 8, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 8, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1328.
May 8, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 8, 2019	Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 8, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3488-3489)
May 8, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488-3490)
Feb. 26, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb. 25, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 25, 2019	Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

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