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To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5093| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2018
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce to assess, and submit a report regarding, the effects on the U.S. economy of the deployment and adoption of broadband Internet Protocol-based transmission services that enable users to send and receive voice, video, data, or graphics. In conducting the assessment, the BEA must: (1) consider employment, job creation, business headcount, online commerce, income, education and distance learning, telehealth, telework, agriculture, population growth and density, broadband speed, and geography; and (2) consult with other government agencies, businesses, rural and urban Internet service and telecommunications infrastructure providers, and consumer and community organizations.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 2, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-645: Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018
Congressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the effects of broadband deployment and adoption on the economy of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5093| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2018
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018 This bill requires the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce to assess, and submit a report regarding, the effects on the U.S. economy of the deployment and adoption of broadband Internet Protocol-based transmission services that enable users to send and receive voice, video, data, or graphics. In conducting the assessment, the BEA must: (1) consider employment, job creation, business headcount, online commerce, income, education and distance learning, telehealth, telework, agriculture, population growth and density, broadband speed, and geography; and (2) consult with other government agencies, businesses, rural and urban Internet service and telecommunications infrastructure providers, and consumer and community organizations.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 2, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 115-645: Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media