HR-1714 : Still Just a Bill


Speedy Updates Act of 2021

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report evaluating the process used by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for establishing, reviewing, and updating the upload and download broadband internet access speed thresholds.

This report must include (1) how the FCC reviews and updates broadband internet access speed thresholds; (2) whether the FCC considers future broadband speed needs when establishing these thresholds; and (3) how the FCC considers the impacts of changes in the use of the internet when establishing, reviewing, or updating these thresholds.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2021-03-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Educational technology and distance education
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Internet, web applications, social media
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