HR-2785 : Still Just a Bill

Community Broadband Act of 2019

This bill prohibits state and local entities from blocking the provision of broadband by public providers or public-private partnership providers. Further, public providers and state or local entities participating in such a partnership must administer applicable ordinances and rules without discrimination against competing private providers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2019-05-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Public-private cooperation
  • State and local government operations
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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