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H.R. 2785

Referred to Committee

Community Broadband Act of 2019

Introduced 5/16/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

5/17/2019 • House

Summary

Community Broadband Act of 2019

This bill prohibits state and local entities from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers or public-private partnership providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in such a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.

Introduced in House • 5/16/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic-private cooperationState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communication

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (10)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]

Democrat • CA-18

Sponsored 5/16/2019

Cosponsors (9)

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Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

D-CA-17

Joined 5/16/2019

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Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]

D-CA-5

Joined 5/16/2019

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Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

D-ME-1

Joined 5/16/2019

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Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

D-WI-2

Joined 5/20/2019

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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

D-MA-2

Joined 9/10/2019

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Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

D-MA-1

Joined 9/17/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 16, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House5/16/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors9