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S. 3501

Referred to Committee

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

Introduced 12/5/2016•114th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

12/5/2016 • Senate

Summary

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

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.

Introduced in Senate • 12/5/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Democrat • CT

Sponsored 12/5/2016

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 12/5/2016

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Originated in the Senate

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December 5, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 6394

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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