To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Ms. Ernst (for herself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the …
Ms. Ernst (for herself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a feasibility study on expanding broadband access, particularly to underserved areas.
Who Benefits and How
- Underserved communities may gain broadband through informed policy
- Congress receives feasibility analysis for infrastructure decisions
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Commerce Department conducts study
Key Provisions
- Feasibility study on broadband expansion
- Focus on underserved areas
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Directs Commerce Secretary to study feasibility of expanding broadband access.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Study broadband expansion feasibility"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Commerce
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