To direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires FCC to assess whether lack of network equipment significantly impacted broadband deployment in its annual reports on advanced telecommunications.
Who Benefits and How
Policymakers gain visibility into supply chain impacts on broadband. Broadband deployment challenges documented. Equipment availability tracked.
Who Bears the Burden and How
FCC conducts additional analysis in annual reports. Data collection may be required.
Key Provisions
- Requires FCC to assess network equipment availability impact
- Includes assessment in annual broadband reports
- Documents supply chain effects on deployment
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
Requires FCC to evaluate network equipment availability impact on broadband deployment
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Track supply chain impacts on broadband deployment"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "commission"
- → FCC
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