S. 2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016
- Sponsor:
- Maria Cantwell
- Summary:
- A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016
S. 2997 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2016
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Emergency communications systems
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet and video services
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/26/2016 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/26/2016 5/26/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 5/26/2016 Introduced in Senate Put on a legislative calendar 6/29/2016 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 12/06/2016 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-392. Put on a legislative calendar 12/06/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 702. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to Senators from Commercial TV & radio stations, which…
supported this bill
Commercial TV & radio stations | $2,723,500 |
$2,723,500 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org