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S. 1950 115th Congress Senate

Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017

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

Introduced: October 5, 2017 Introduced by: Richard Blumenthal Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 5, 2017
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 Latest action October 5, 2017

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4986 RAY BAUM'S Act of 2018
  • HR 3995 Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Oct 5, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1950: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-1950/
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