S. 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Sponsor:
- Maria Cantwell
- Summary:
- A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical communications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the Senate on September 10, 2017
by voice vote on September 11, 2017.
Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
S. 102 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical communications 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 communications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017
- 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 1/11/2017 Referred to Committee Senate 9/11/2017 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 9/11/2017 by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 1/11/2017 1/11/2017 Introduced in Senate 1/11/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Put on a legislative calendar 1/24/2017 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 4/05/2017 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-24. Put on a legislative calendar 4/05/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 9/11/2017 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 9/12/2017 Received in the House. 9/12/2017 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 9/12/2017 Held at the desk. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to Senators from Commercial TV & radio stations, which…
support this bill
Commercial TV & radio stations | $2,752,355 |
$2,752,355 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org