To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application, and for other purposes.
- Introduced May 16
- Committee May 16
- Passed House Next
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- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
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In committee, May 16, 2023Next: House vote
1258d ago May 19, 2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to periodically update the Indicators of Broadband Need (a web-based tool that maps broadband availability, speeds, and related information). The NTIA must also annually report to Congress on matters related to the digital divide, including barriers to and trends in broadband access, adoption, and affordability.
Library of Congress summary, May 16, 2023
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2023
Actions
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.May 19, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMay 16, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.May 16, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To May 16, 2023
- Subcommittee: Communications and Technology SubcommitteeReferred to
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- Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29)Sponsor, May 16, 2023
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Official titles
- To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Computers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaTechnology assessment
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