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S 3439 112th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics Building construction Government buildings, facilities, and property Government trust funds Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Telephone and wireless communication

Federal Wi-Net Act

Introduced: July 25, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Jul 25, 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 25, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5385-5386)
Jul 25, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Wi-Net Act - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to: (1) install Wi-Fi hotspots (areas where the public can access a wireless Internet connection) in all publicly accessible federal buildings constructed after enactment of this Act; (2) allow for the installation of wireless neutral host systems (small cellular communications base stations for improved cellular coverage within a building) by any eligible carriers upon request in all publicly accessible federal buildings; and (3) by December 31, 2015, retrofit all federal buildings constructed prior to enactment of this Act.

Makes specified amounts available from the Federal Buildings Fund to carry out this Act.

What's happening now July 25, 2012

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1