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Map Improvement Act of 2019

Introduced: July 30, 2019 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Map Improvement Act of 2019

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a standardized methodology for collecting and mapping accurate fixed and mobile broadband internet service coverage data.

The FCC must form an Office of Broadband Data Collection and Mapping to serve as the central point for data collection, aggregation, and validation. In addition, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must establish a technical assistance program for providing grants to assist with mapping and development and to assess both broadband adoption rates and advertised pricing.

What's happening now July 31, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1485 Related bill Map Improvement Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jan 30, 2020
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jul 30, 2019
DOYLE, MIKE
· Jul 30, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4128: Map Improvement Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4128/
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"H.R. 4128: Map Improvement Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4128/.
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H.R. 4128, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4128/.
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