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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…

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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 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Aug 2, 2017
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 August 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Aug 2, 2017
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Aug 2, 2017
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Aug 2, 2017
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Aug 2, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 242: 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.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-242/
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"S. Res. 242: 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.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-242/.
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S. Res. 242, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-242/.
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[S. Res. 242: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-242/)
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