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Introduced
08/08/2023
08/08/2023
In Committee
08/11/2023
08/11/2023
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, titled the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, aims to 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 Program, which was established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This would make the decision-making process and records related to the program subject to public disclosure, increasing transparency and accountability.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
August Pfluger (R)*,
Troy Balderson (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
John Joyce (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 08/11/2023)
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/house-bill/5173/all-info | 08/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5173/BILLS-118hr5173ih.pdf | 08/24/2023 |
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