Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
Latest action · Dec 7, 2016 Received in the Senate.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedNov 29, 2016
- Passed HouseDec 6, 2016
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 604 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed411–4 | Dec 6, 2016 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Nov 29, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | Original | Nov 29, 2016 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 7, 2016Received in the Senate.
- Dec 6, 2016At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Dec 6, 2016Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7249-7250)
- Dec 6, 2016Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7199-7200)
- Dec 6, 2016DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6394.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3501 | Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 | Identical bill | Dec 5, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 7, 2016Received in Senate
- Dec 6, 2016Engrossed in House
- Nov 29, 2016Introduced in House
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