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Introduced
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
In Committee
09/21/2023
09/21/2023
Crossed Over
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an assessment to identify locations in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for broadband internet access service and areas in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for cellular service, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Connect Our Parks Act, requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an assessment to identify locations in National Parks with the greatest need for broadband internet access service and cellular service. Based on the assessment, the Secretary must then develop a plan to install the necessary infrastructure and services, while avoiding or minimizing impacts to the National Parks. The plan must prioritize the use of public-private partnerships and ensure that any broadband service provided meets minimum speed requirements. The bill also provides an exception if a National Park superintendent determines there is already adequate access to these services.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
John Barrasso (R)*,
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Angus King (I),
Mike Lee (R),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 12/19/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2018/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2018/BILLS-118s2018es.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2018/BILLS-118s2018rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2018/BILLS-118s2018is.pdf |
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