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H.R. 6165 114th Congress House

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to take action relating to promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

Introduced: September 26, 2016 See on congress.gov
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Sep 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 26, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 26, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to release a notice of inquiry that seeks public comment on the development of rules to promote broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular those with low-incomes or who reside in rural areas.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2644 FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6165: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6165/
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"H.R. 6165: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6165/.
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