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US HR1714

US HR1714
Speedy Updates Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report evaluating the process used by the Federal Communications Commission for establishing, reviewing, and updating upload and download broadband internet access speed thresholds, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report evaluating the process used by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for establishing, reviewing, and updating upload and download broadband internet access speed thresholds. The report must include information on how the FCC reviews and updates these thresholds, whether the FCC considers future broadband speed needs, and how the FCC considers the impacts of changing internet uses, such as the proliferation of internet-based businesses, remote work, video conferencing, distance learning, and cloud storage.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 03/10/2021)

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