H.R. 6394
IntroducedImproving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
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Received in the Senate.
12/7/2016 • Senate
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) 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.
Passed House without amendment • 12/6/2016
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
November 29, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
December 6, 2016
Passed Chamber
December 6, 2016
Other Chamber
December 7, 2016
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Enacted into Law