H.R. 6394 · 114th Congress
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
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- House Introduced Nov 29, 2016
- House Passed Dec 6, 2016 411–4
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Dec 6, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas.
In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
Latest action (Dec 7, 2016): Received in the Senate.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 29, 2016
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- House Introduced Nov 29, 2016
- House Passed Dec 6, 2016 411–4
Final vote · House · Dec 6, 2016
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan