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Of inquiry requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration relating to broadband service.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1271

Bill 117 H.Res. 1271, also known as the "Of inquiry requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration relating to broadband service," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress.

The purpose of this bill is to request the President to provide the House of Representatives with specific documents related to the activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in relation to broadband service. The NTIA is an agency within the Department of Commerce that is responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues.

The documents that the House of Representatives is requesting include any communications, reports, or other materials that detail the NTIA's actions and decisions regarding broadband service. This information is important for Congress to have in order to better understand the NTIA's role in shaping policies related to broadband access and affordability. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1271 seeks to promote transparency and accountability within the NTIA by ensuring that Congress has access to relevant information about the agency's activities in the realm of broadband service. This bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may potentially have implications for future telecommunications and information policy decisions.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1271

This resolution requests that the President provide, within 14 days, certain information and documents concerning specified broadband connectivity programs and related activities carried out by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1271

Bill HRES 1271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022.  Bill HRES 1271's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122. as of September 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1271

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1271

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Government information and archives
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1271

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration relating to broadband service.
Of inquiry requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration relating to broadband service.

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