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S. 1621 - Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

Science, technology, communications. 115th Congress (2017-2018) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a methodology for the collection by the Commission of information about commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill was voted on in the Senate on February 28, 2018 
Senate Vote: On Passage

by voice vote on March 1, 2018.

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Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017

S. 1621 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)

Summary
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a methodology for the collection by the Commission of information about commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a methodology for the collection by the Commission of information about commercial mobile service and commercial mobile data service, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017
  • Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017
  • Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017
  • Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017
  • Rural Wireless Access Act of 2017
Sponsor
Roger F. Wicker
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Science, technology, communications
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Government information and archives
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Telephone and wireless communication
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced7/24/2017
Senate3/01/2018
Bill History
Chamber/CommitteeMotionDateResult
currently selectedSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.3/01/2018 by voice vote
ActionDateDescription
Introduced7/24/2017
7/24/2017Introduced in Senate
7/24/2017Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Put on a legislative calendar8/02/2017Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2/07/2018Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-206.
Put on a legislative calendar2/07/2018Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.
currently selectedSenate Vote on Passage3/01/2018Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
3/05/2018Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3/05/2018Received in the House.
3/05/2018Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/09/2018Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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