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- H.R.55
H.R.55: Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Connecting Broadband Deserts Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct an annual inquiry on the availability of advanced telecommunications capability in broadband deserts, including whether such capability is being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion. If it is not, the FCC shall take immediate action to accelerate deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |