Summary
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SenateThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
HouseMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House