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National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-279| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. This update must include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4022
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-870
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4022
    National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-870
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-870: National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCommutingCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingRight of privacyTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-279| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2021
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. This update must include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4022
National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-870
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4022
    National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-870
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-870: National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCommutingCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEducational technology and distance educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingRight of privacyTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication