119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2805: PLAN for Broadband Act
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- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
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Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to develop and implement a national strategy to improve the coordination and management of federal broadband programs to meet the goal of providing high-speed, affordable broadband internet access services to all individuals in the United States. The strategy must also address barriers, costs, and administrative burdens for state, local, and tribal governments participating in these programs.
The NTIA must also develop and publish for public comment a plan for the implementation of the national strategy. Among other requirements, the implementation plan must (1) describe the roles and responsibilities of relevant agencies and interagency mechanisms, and (2) provide a plan for holding agencies accountable for objectives identified in the strategy.
The NTIA must submit the strategy and implementation plan to Congress and must periodically brief Congress on implementation progress.
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Finally, the Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that assesses the efficacy of the strategy and implementation plan and makes recommendations for improving them.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Scott Peters D-CAOriginal
- Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Tim Walberg SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Tim Walberg.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.