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Introduced
10/11/2023
10/11/2023
In Committee
10/25/2023
10/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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 develop a plan to install the necessary infrastructure, while avoiding or minimizing impacts on National Park resources and the visitor experience. The plan must use technology-neutral approaches and public-private partnerships, and provide for broadband service of at least 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream. The Secretary is not required to address broadband or cellular service in any National Park where the superintendent determines there is already adequate access.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 10/25/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5919/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5919/BILLS-118hr5919ih.pdf |
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