MAP for Broadband Funding Act
Sen. Fischer and Sen. Cortez Masto Push Bipartisan Bill to Fix Federal Broadband Maps
The MAP for Broadband Funding Act has been approved by its committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently listed on the Senate calendar and is actively moving forward. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong support from both parties and has already passed a major committee hurdle in the Senate.
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Personal Impact
Small businesses in underserved areas depend on reliable broadband for operations, sales, and communication. Better coordination of federal broadband spending could speed up deployment to areas still waiting for service, helping small businesses in those communities connect and compete. The effect is indirect and depends on how well improved data translates into better funding decisions.
Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-121.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Passed by Senate Commerce Committee: Fischer’s MAP for Broadband Funding Act
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FEDERAL BROADBAND FUNDING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
Sens. Deb Fischer and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the MAP for Broadband Funding Act to provide oversight to the FCC Broadband Funding Map. If adopted, it would ensure federal agencies are reliably reporting their funding data to the FCC and compel a GAO evaluation of map data.
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Congressional Bill
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MAP for Broadband Funding Act
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