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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.

USA115th CongressSRES-242| Senate 
| Updated: 8/2/2017
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supports the deployment and advancement of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks to encourage economic growth and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit to modernizing infrastructure policies to meet demand for wireless broadband services; increase access, quality, and affordability of broadband services; and continue participation in global efforts to create standards for 5G networks.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Sep 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-521
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • August 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)


  • September 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-521
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-521: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsConsumer affairsEconomic developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.

USA115th CongressSRES-242| Senate 
| Updated: 8/2/2017
Supports the deployment and advancement of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks to encourage economic growth and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit to modernizing infrastructure policies to meet demand for wireless broadband services; increase access, quality, and affordability of broadband services; and continue participation in global efforts to create standards for 5G networks.
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Timeline
Aug 2, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Aug 2, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Sep 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-521
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • August 2, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 2, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)


  • September 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-521
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-521: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsConsumer affairsEconomic developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication