3.0.0 3994 2023-01-11T13:38:27Z 2023-01-11T13:38:27Z House HR 2017-10-06 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 161 (Friday, October 6, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TONKO:H.R. 3994.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause I, it providesCongress with the power to ``lay and collect Taxes, Duties,Imposts and Execises'' in order to provide for the . . .general Welfare of the United States''____________________[Page H7892]]]> sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2018-07-24T19:58:59Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee Reported by 2018-06-13T20:41:18Z Markup by 2018-06-13T20:41:03Z Referred to 2017-10-13T15:37:35Z Reported by 2018-07-18T22:39:09Z Markup by 2018-07-12T17:11:32Z Referred to 2017-10-06T14:30:46Z H. Rept. 115-841 ACCESS BROADBAND Act 115 3346 S 2018-08-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2018-07-24 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2018-07-23 15:34:23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2018-07-23 15:34:21 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6608-6609) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2018-07-23 15:34:21 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6608-6609) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2018-07-23 15:24:59 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3994. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2018-07-23 15:24:57 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6608-6610) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2018-07-23 15:24:28 Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2018-07-18 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00650 2018-07-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2018-07-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-841. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2018-07-12 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2018-07-12 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2018-06-13 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . Committee 2018-06-13 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-10-13 hsif16 Communications and Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. Committee 2017-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2017-10-06 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-10-06 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress T000469 Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] Paul Tonko D NY 20 N L000567 Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] Leonard Lance R NJ 7 2017-10-06 True B001284 Rep. Brooks, Susan W. 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[R-NY-21] Elise Stefanik R NY M. 21 2018-03-13 False C001092 Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] Chris Collins R NY 27 2018-04-17 False E000215 Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] ANNA ESHOO D CA G. 18 2018-06-12 False G000568 Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] H. Griffith R VA Morgan 9 2018-07-12 False 2018-08-07T18:48:00Z H.R. 3994, ACCESS BROADBAND Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/54342 As passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 23, 2018 Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversight Department of Commerce Digital media Economic development Economic performance and conditions Educational technology and distance education Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Government information and archives Government lending and loan guarantees Health technology, devices, supplies Housing and community development funding Housing finance and home ownership Indian social and development programs Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Libraries and archives Public housing Rural conditions and development Small business Science, Technology, Communications 00 2017-10-06 Introduced in House 2018-11-15T14:16:33Z Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

The office shall:

  • connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts,
  • hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption,
  • develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media,
  • develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and
  • track construction and use of any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.

The office must report annually: (1) a description of the office's work, (2) the number of U.S. residents who received broadband as result of federal broadband programs and the Universal Service Fund program, and (3) an estimate of the economic impact of such broadband deployment efforts on the local economy.

The office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process and create one application that may be submitted to apply for all federal broadband support programs.

]]> 17 2018-07-18 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2018-11-16T13:54:17Z Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

The office shall:

  • connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts,
  • hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption,
  • develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media,
  • develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and
  • track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.

The office must report annually: (1) a description of the office's work, (2) the number of U.S. residents who received broadband as result of federal broadband programs and the Universal Service Fund program, and (3) an estimate of the economic impact of such broadband deployment efforts on the local economy.

The office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants and create one application that may be submitted to apply for all federal broadband support programs.

The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.

]]> 36 2018-07-23 Passed House amended 2018-11-16T13:54:39Z Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act or the ACCESS BROADBAND Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

(Sec. 3) The office shall:

  • connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts,
  • hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies for promoting broadband access and adoption,
  • develop targeted broadband training and presentations for various demographic communities through media,
  • develop and distribute publications providing guidance to communities for expanding broadband access and adoption, and
  • track construction and use of and access to any broadband infrastructure built using federal support.

The office must report annually: (1) a description of the office's work, (2) the number of U.S. residents who received broadband as result of federal broadband programs and the Universal Service Fund program, and (3) an estimate of the economic impact of such broadband deployment efforts on the local economy.

(Sec. 4) The office shall consult with any agency offering a federal broadband support program in order to streamline the application process for financial assistance or grants and create one application that may be submitted to apply for all federal broadband support programs.

(Sec. 5) The office, any agency that offers a federal broadband support program, and the Federal Communications Commission through the Universal Service Fund shall coordinate to ensure that broadband support is being distributed in an efficient, technology-neutral, and financially sustainable manner.

(Sec. 7) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.

]]> ACCESS BROADBAND Act Display Title ACCESS BROADBAND Act Short Titles as Introduced Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act Short Titles as Reported to House Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act H House Short Titles as Reported to House ACCESS BROADBAND Act H House Short Titles as Passed House ACCESS BROADBAND Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act H House Short Titles as Introduced ACCESS BROADBAND Act Official Title as Introduced To establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and for other purposes. Referred in Senate 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr3994rfs/xml/BILLS-115hr3994rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr3994eh/xml/BILLS-115hr3994eh.xml Reported in House 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr3994rh/xml/BILLS-115hr3994rh.xml Introduced in House 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr3994ih/xml/BILLS-115hr3994ih.xml 2018-07-24 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.