Broadband Speed Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3093 Broadband Speed Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3093

Broadband Speed Act

This bill establishes a reporting requirement for all broadband internet service providers and a capacity requirement for providers that use federal funds to construct new broadband infrastructure.

Specifically, the bill requires an internet service provider to report the actual speed of the broadband it provides consumers, and it establishes a fine for any provider that has willfully or knowingly provided false data about the speed it is capable of offering. Additionally, the bill requires any new broadband infrastructure built using federal funds to provide service of at least 100 megabits per second.

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Current Status of Bill S 3093

Bill S 3093 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill S 3093 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2019. Bill S 3093's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3093

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3093

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Business records

- Civil actions and liability

- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Government information and archives

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3093

Broadband Speed Act

A bill to improve the collection of broadband speed data by the Federal Communications Commission in order to support the effective deployment of broadband services to all areas in the United States, and for other purposes.