To address defaults with respect to awards made under broadband programs carried out by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To address defaults with respect to awards made under broadband programs carried out by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Civil Rights, Education.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Broadband Fairness Act.
- Section ida5be531b10864bf1aaedcbbaa4ca78bf: 2. Policy It is the policy of the United States that, with respect to an award made under a broadband program carried out by the Federal Communications...
- Section idf442e012897b49cc97af573fe31c308c: 3. Defaults in FCC broadband programs In this section: The term broadband internet access service has the meaning given the term in section 8.1(b) of title 47,...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To address defaults with respect to awards made under broadband programs carried out by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Civil Rights, Education
Primary Purpose
This bill, To address defaults with respect to awards made under broadband programs carried out by the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → The commission identified in the operative section
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
the Federal Communications Commission. The term default means, with respect to an award under a broadband program, that the recipient of the award— fails to timely file a Long-Form Application with respect to the award
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