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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, would apply the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The BEAD Program was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to help expand high-speed internet access across the United States. By subjecting the BEAD Program to FOIA, this bill would increase transparency and public accountability around the implementation of the program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Rick Scott (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1234/all-info | 04/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1234/BILLS-118s1234is.pdf | 04/27/2023 |
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