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Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023

2/2/2024, 3:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 1162

The Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1162, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the accuracy of broadband maps in order to facilitate better investment in broadband infrastructure.

The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process for collecting and verifying data on the availability of broadband services across the country. This data will be used to create more accurate broadband maps that will help identify areas that are underserved or unserved by broadband providers.

By improving the accuracy of these maps, the bill aims to ensure that federal funding for broadband infrastructure projects is directed to areas that truly need it. This will help bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to high-speed internet services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the broadband mapping process. It requires the FCC to regularly update the maps and provide opportunities for public input and feedback. Overall, the Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to improve the accuracy of broadband maps and ensure that federal funding for broadband infrastructure is targeted where it is most needed.

Current Status of Bill S 1162

Bill S 1162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1162 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1162's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1162

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1162

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Commerce
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Geography and mapping
- Government information and archives
- Internet, web applications, social media

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1162

Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023
Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023
A bill to ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps.

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