To require the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas.
In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7199-7200)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6394.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7249-7250)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 604).(text: CR H7199)
Roll Call #604 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 4 (Roll no. 604). (text: CR H7199)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.