What is the current status of S 503?

S 503 is currently: Passed Senate.

S 503 was sponsored by John Hickenlooper (D), Sen.

Network Equipment Transparency Act

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate0 years ago

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Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSupply chainTelephone and wireless communication

Why This Matters

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate how the supply chain for telecommunications equipment impacts internet service deployment.

If you want better internet service in your area, this bill could help make that happen.

Who this affects

internet users · telecommunications companies · communities seeking internet access

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to study how network equipment affects internet service availability.
2It aims to improve the deployment of advanced telecommunications services across the country.
3The bill does not force companies to provide more data than they already do.
4The findings from this evaluation could lead to better policies for internet access.

Read the detailed summary

Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report biennially on the impact of network equipment availability on the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities (i. e., broadband). This assessment must be included in the FCC’s reports on the state of the communications marketplace, which are submitted to Congress and published publicly every other year.

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Network Equipment Transparency Act

IntroducedN/A

Passed Senate0 years ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

Science, Technology, CommunicationsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSupply chainTelephone and wireless communication

Why This Matters

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate how the supply chain for telecommunications equipment impacts internet service deployment.

If you want better internet service in your area, this bill could help make that happen.

Who this affects

internet users · telecommunications companies · communities seeking internet access

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to study how network equipment affects internet service availability.
2It aims to improve the deployment of advanced telecommunications services across the country.
3The bill does not force companies to provide more data than they already do.
4The findings from this evaluation could lead to better policies for internet access.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly