SRES 242
115th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Consumer affairs
Economic development
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees
Telephone and wireless communication
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.
Introduced: August 2, 2017
Introduced by:
Wicker, Roger F.
Republican
· Mississippi
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Aug 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Supports the deployment and advancement of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks to encourage economic growth and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit to modernizing infrastructure policies to meet demand for wireless broadband services; increase access, quality, and affordability of broadband services; and continue participation in global efforts to create standards for 5G networks.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
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