S690-118

Reported

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.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 7, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

Reported by Ms. Cantwell, with an amendment

Dec 17, 2024

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
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 19:20

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

Telecommunications Broadband Supply Chain

Legislative Strategy

"Track supply chain impacts on broadband deployment"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Telecommunications Supply Chain
Actor Mappings
"commission"
→ FCC

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