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H.R. 6394 114th Congress House

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.

Introduced: November 29, 2016 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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Rural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Dec 6, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 604). (text: CR H7199)
Dec 6, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7249-7250)
Dec 6, 2016
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 6, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6394.
Dec 6, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7199-7200)
Dec 6, 2016
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 29, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 29, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 6, 2016 House · vote #604 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 411–4 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 7, 2016

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 3501 Identical bill Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
  • HR 3995 Reintroduced Bill Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6394: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6394/
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