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S. 1950

Referred to Committee

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017

Introduced 10/5/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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

10/5/2017 • Senate

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.

Introduced in Senate • 10/5/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Sponsor

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Democrat • CT

Sponsored 10/5/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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

D-NJ

Joined 10/5/2017

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Originated in the Senate

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October 5, 2017

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

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Introduced in Senate10/5/2017

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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