S-1621 : Still Just a Bill

Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a consistent methodology for its collection of coverage data about the available speed tiers and performance characteristics of commercial mobile and data service for the Universal Service program or any similar programs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-09CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2018-03-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-03-05FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2018-03-05FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-03-01FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1320; text: CR S1320)Senate
2018-02-07CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.Senate
2018-02-07CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-206.Senate
2017-08-02CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2017-07-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-07-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Government information and archives
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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