Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007

Senate Approves Broadband Data Bill Â« Blandin on Broadband

2009-01-01T19:00:00Z

Unfortunately, S. 1492 differs from the House Bill, â€œBroadband Census of America Act,â€* H.R. 3919, in some crucial respects. See our story, â€œHouse Defers to Senate Broadband Data Bill; Final Bill Deletes Funding and National Map,â€* at ...

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Pocketbook Protest Â» Blog Archive Â» Changing the National ...

2008-12-29T19:00:00Z

On November 11, the House went another step further along the path of our broadband revolution in passing the Broadband Census of America Act (HR 3919) which provides for the creation of a national, searchable broadband availability map ...

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Will Broadband Be in the Stimulus Package?

2008-11-08T19:00:00Z

They have sponsored info on pages like Public Law 110-385, The Broadband Data Improvement Act, and HR 3919, The Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, right where people interested in these topics will find it. ...

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Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Praises Congress for ...

2008-11-04T19:00:00Z

Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, includes language from HR 3919, the â€œBroadband Census Actâ€* sponsored by Rep. Edward J. Markey, chairman of the House ...

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Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Hails Senate Passage ...

2008-11-04T19:00:00Z

The Senate version of the Broadband Data Improvement Act includes language from HR 3919, a House-passed Ã¢â‚¬Å“Broadband Census ActÃ¢â‚¬ calling for an international comparison study comparing Ã¢â‚¬Å“data transmission speeds and price fo

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New broadband act lacks funding, mapping elements - FierceTelecom

2008-10-19T20:00:00Z

Significantly, in the final version passed by Congress, the House of Representatives deferred from its own bill, H.R. 3919, to the Senate's version of the bill, S. 1492. However, the Senate version did not contain $40 million in funding ...

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New broadband act lacks funding, mapping elements

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

Significantly, in the final version passed by Congress, the House of Representatives deferred from its own bill, HR 3919, to the Senate's version of the bill, S. 1492. However, the Senate version did not contain $40 million in funding ...

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| 10.09.08 | Economy worries telco watchers; Qwest angers retiree ...

2008-10-08T20:00:00Z

October 9, 2008. Subscribe | Website | Jobs | Mobile View this newsletter on the web. This week's sponsors: Arbor Networks naseba 4G. Today's Top Stories: 1. Economic smackdown awaiting telcos? 2. Retirees riled by Qwest seeking court ...

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House Defers to Senate Broadband Data Bill; Final Bill Deletes ...

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

Although the bill was agreed to by the House, the bill undercut many of the key features of a companion House bill, the "Broadband Census of America Act" (H.R. 3919). That bill passed the House in November 2007. ...

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BroadbandCensus.com

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3919 passed the House in November 2007. It would have forced the disclosure of company-by-company broadband data. It also would have created a national broadband map under the aegis of the Commerce Departmentâ€™s National ...

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senate passes bill to require inventory of broadband access

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

hr 3919 broadband census of america act of 2007. technology & communications members in this story sen. tom coburn (r-okla.) sen. daniel k. inouye (d-hawaii). . rss feed:

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Some Good Broadband News for the US

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act and HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. These bills would improve information-gathering about current broadband deployment and assist in targeting resources to areas in need of ...

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Senate Approves Broadband Data Bill | Free Press

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

The bill's approval follows similar legislation -- the "Broadband Census of America Act" (H.R. 3919), sponsored by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) -- which passed in the House last fall. Ben Scott, policy director of Free Press, ...

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senate approves broadband data bill

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

... identify barriers to broadband adoption throughout the state. the senate bill sounds a lot like the the â€œbroadband census of america actâ€* (hr 3919), sponsored by rep. ed markey (d-mass.), which passed in the house last november.

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hr policies - UPDATE:"Lieberman Happy With New Anti-Terrorism ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

Congressman Upton Discusses HR 3919 (00:35) Congressman Upton Discusses HR 3919 and ConnectKentucky. Congressman Markey Discusses HR 3919 (00:33) Congressman Ed Markey Discusses HR 3919 and the inclusion of Connect Kentucky model. ...

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US Senate Commerce Committee Hearing â€œWhy Broadband Mattersâ€*

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act; HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act; or a combination of these two bills). With time running out before Congress adjourns in advance of the November elections, the time for action is ...

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Discussion of HR 3919 in House Commerce Committee

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Discussion of HR 3919 in House Commerce CommitteeDiscussion of HR 3919 in House Commerce Comittee. Buzed 0 1 views 0 comments. Click here to watch the video Tags:ConnectKentucky Connected Nation Broadband policy Computers for Kids No ...

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CQ Today - Itâ€™s a Short List

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

A House broadband bill ( HR 3919 ) passed by voice vote on Nov. 13. Senate leaders had hoped to hotline a similar measure sponsored by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye , D-Hawaii, but it was blocked by a Tom Coburn , R-Okla., hold. ...

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CQ Politics | Itâ€™s a Short List

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

windfall profits tax

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

windfall profits tax bill. status. hr 3919 (the windfall profits tax bill) ... the version of the windfall profits tax adopted by the house of representatives ... http://www.heritage.org/research/taxes/ib57.cfm ...

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Windfall profits tax

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

WINDFALL PROFITS TAX BILL. STATUS. HR 3919 (the Windfall Profits Tax bill) ... The version of the windfall profits tax adopted by the House of Representatives ... http://www.heritage.org/Research/Taxes/IB57.cfm.

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Windfall profits tax

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

HR 3919 (the Windfall Profits Tax bill) has been adopted by both Houses of â€¦ The Tax Foundation - Corn Prices Hit All-Time High; How About a â€¦ June 11, 2008. Corn Prices Hit All-Time High; How About a Windfall Profits Tax on Farmers? by ...

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Windfall profits tax

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Windfall profits tax

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

HR 3919 (the Windfall Profits Tax bill) has been adopted by both Houses of â€¦ Kevin conroy. Windfall profits tax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A windfall profits tax is a tax on profits that ensue from a sudden windfall gain to a ...

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cwa :: CWA Advanced Hunter Camp - Mandeville Island July 25-27

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

And, as a first step, these companies and CWA want Congress to pass the Broadband Census of America Act, HR 3919, or the Broadband Data Improvement Act, S. 1492. Curiously, last month another large coalition announced a similar campaign ...

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senate republicans like susan collins and lamar alexander decide ...

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

broadband data improvement act (s. 1492/hr 3919) hydrographic services improvement act amendments (s. 1582/hr 3352) ocean exploration, mapping & research (hr 1834/hr 2400/s. 39) national sea grant college program amendments act (s ...

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coburn omnibus coming up for cloture vote

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

... preservation of records of servitude, emancipation, and post-civil war reconstruction (hr 390); pre-disaster mitigation act (hr 6109/s. 3175 - lieberman); broadband deployment (s. 1492/hr 3919); ocean exploration, mapping & research ...

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Collins Chooses Politics Over Bills To Stop Child Predators, Fight ...

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

1492/HR 3919) Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments (S. 1582/HR 3352) Ocean Exploration, Mapping & Research (HR 1834/HR 2400/S. 39) National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act (S 3160/HR 5618) ...

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coburn omnibus coming up for cloture vote

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

Alexander Chooses Politics Over Bills To Stop Child Predators ...

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

mcconnell chooses politics over bills to stop child predators ...

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

Coburn Omnibus coming up for cloture vote

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

1492/HR 3919); Ocean Exploration, Mapping & Research (HR 1834 - Saxton/HR 2400/S. 39 - Stevens); Hydrographic Services Improvement (S. 1582/HR 3352 - Young (AK)); Coastal and Ocean Observation System (S. 950 - Snowe/HR 2342) ...

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CWA Wants Better Broadband Data, As Does Internet for Everyone

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

CWA Wants Better Broadband Data, As Does Internet for Everyone

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

Better Broadband Coverage Coming Soon?

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act and HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007) would improve information-gathering about current broadband deployment and assist in targeting resources to areas in need of such ...

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EDUCAUSE Signs Letter Urging Congress to Support Pro-Broadband ...

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

In a letter that was delivered yesterday, EDUCAUSE and several other groups have asked that Congress pass S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act, and H.R. 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act, before the 110th Congress ends. ...

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want better broadband in america? take the broadband census ...

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

markeyâ€™s broadband census of america act, hr 3919, has passed the house of representatives and is still before the senate. in addition to providing money for state initiatives to map out broadband, the broadband census of america act ...

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Want Better Broadband in America? Take the Broadband Census!

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

Markeyâ€™s Broadband Census of America Act, HR 3919, has passed the House of Representatives and is still before the Senate. In addition to providing money for state initiatives to map out broadband, the Broadband Census of America Act ...

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Connected Nation Joins with National Leaders to Encourage Federal ...

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

... commit to broadband legislation that will support broadband build out and meaningful programs to increase adoption The bills supported by the group include S 1492 the Broadband Data Improvement Act and HR 3919 the Broadband Census ...

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EDUCAUSE Signs Letter Urging Congress to Support Pro-Broadband ...

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

In a letter that was delivered yesterday, EDUCAUSE and several other groups have asked that Congress pass S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act, and HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act, before the 110th Congress ends. ...

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communications workers union urges congress to move forward on ...

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

the leading bills now before congress - s. 1492, the broadband data improvement act and hr 3919, the broadband census of america act - provide a critical first step to developing a national broadband policy. ...

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Communications Union Urges Better Broadband Understanding

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

The leading bills now before Congress -- S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act and HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act -- provide a critical first step to developing a national broadband policy, the alliance says. ...

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Working Together

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

The letter was in support of S. 1492, the Broadband Data Improvement Act and HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. The Communication Workers of America did the heavy lifting on getting the letter co-signed by an array of ...

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Broadband Mapping Bill Moves Forward - Markey: 'Can't fly blind ...

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

The bill (H.R. 3919) will create a national, searchable map thatâ€™s easily accessible to consumers (in contrast to current FCC data). It will also authorize the issuing of grants to help bring service to under-served regions. ...

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Map Of America

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Map Of America. A funny map of America seen in Japan. Map Of America A funny interpretation of the American map, as drawn by the Japanese. It also might just be that map-blindness is a national characteristic. ...

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Map Of Wyoming

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

... however, is that addition to providing money for state initiatives to map out broadband, the Broadband Census of America Act, HR 3919, also calls for the National State Map Of Wyoming This is the question posed by artist Jackie ...

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New FCC rules raise the bar for high speed Internet

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

S.1492 and the companion HR.3919 that has already passed the House of Representatives -- complements the new requirements in the FCC Broadband Data Order. S1492 would make funds available to states to collect broadband data and to ...

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Hawaii Map

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

Hawaii Map. Be sure and pick up the free maps they give you at the rental car desk. If possible, buy a proper map of the island before you go on vacation. The rental car maps can sometimes be difficult to follow as the maps are ...

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State Map

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

State Map. NEW PALTZ -- The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) and the State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) will join together at 11 am on Thursday, June 12, 20. Suny New Paltz Ny State Map The New York ...

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OBAMA: HIS WPT PLAN FAILED IN THE 80'S AND WILL FAIL NOW

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Explanation of the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act of 1980 (HR 3919, 96th Congress; PL 96-223). Joint Committee Print. Washington , 1981. p. 15; (2) Actual tax revenues for FY1980-FY1986 are from quarterly excise tax reports ...

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CWA Blog Claims Credit for FCC Data Order, But Ignores Local ...

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

An important difference between the two bills, however, is that addition to providing money for state initiatives to map out broadband, the Broadband Census of America Act, HR 3919, also calls for the National Telecommunications and ...

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Census

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

Census. When we first told you about the Open Source Census back in April, there were already a number of sponsors, with more expected to sign on in the future. Well, today, another sponsor was announced and the name may surprise you ...

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FCC Releases Broadband Data Order For Census-Tract Data

2008-06-15T20:00:00Z

And at least three pieces of federal legislation seek better data from the FCC and other communications agencies: the â€œBroadband Census of America Act,â€* HR 3919, introduced by Ed Markey, D-Mass., Chairman of the House Subcommittee on ...

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Q&A: Morning Panel, â€œThe Big Pictureâ€* Â« Broadband Policy Summit IV

2008-06-11T20:00:00Z

The Broadband Census Act of America, H.R. 3919 by Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., would address this situation by requiring the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a publicly-available map of broadband ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6109 Pre-Disaster Mitigation ...

2008-05-23T20:00:00Z

Commerce Committee bills Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492/HR 3919) Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments (S. 1582/HR 3352) Ocean Exploration, Mapping & Research (HR ... Was this article useful? Yes or No. Source: DSCC ...

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tool to measure true broadband speed & competition etc

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

markey's "broadband census of america act," hr 3919, has passed the house of representatives and is now before the senate. by allowing users to participate in collecting broadband census data, broadbandcensus.com aims to build on these ...

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Tool to measure true broadband speed & competition etc

2008-05-13T20:00:00Z

Markey's "Broadband Census of America Act," HR 3919, has passed the House of Representatives and is now before the Senate. By allowing users to participate in collecting Broadband Census data, BroadbandCensus.com aims to build on these ...

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Speaking about Quest for Broadband Data at Fordham

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Next, Drew will speak about the various federal, state and private sector efforts to map out broadband, including the Broadband Census of America Act (HR 3919) by Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., chairman of the House Subcommittee on ...

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So You Want Good Broadband Data? - The Technology Liberation Front

2008-04-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3919, The Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, would cost over $2.50 per U.S. household. At that price, you might expect them to literally go door to door, but theyâ€™re not going to. November 14, 2007 | Comments | ...

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Connect Kentucky Article Raises Bell Lobby Specter - The ...

2008-04-04T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3919 authorizes $20 million a year, for three years, for similar state initiatives. The crucial difference is that Markeyâ€™s bill also calls for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create ...

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Tool to measure true broadband speed & competition etc

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

want better broadband in america? take the broadbandcensus.com!

2008-03-02T19:00:00Z

markeyâ€™s â€œbroadband census of america act,â€* hr 3919, has passed the house of representatives and is now before the senate. in addition to providing money for state initiatives to map out broadband, the broadband census of america act ...

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Tool to measure true broadband speed & competition etc

2008-03-02T19:00:00Z

Census of America Act,â€* HR 3919, has passed the House of Representatives and is now before the Senate. By allowing users to participate in collecting Broadband Census data, BroadbandCensus.com aims to build on these initiatives, ...

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This is what happens when you actually want a Broadband Policy

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

The report notes that this would serve as a significant economic stimulus, and urges support for two bills: HR 3919, which would generate a national broadband census, and HR 3627, which would promote broadband adoption (Senate ...

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Broadband Bellheads?

2008-02-21T19:00:00Z

The report notes that this would serve as a significant economic stimulus, and urges support for two bills: HR 3919, which would generate a national broadband census, and HR 3627x, which would promote broadband adoption. ...

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The IBNMABeat: Oâ€™er the Land of the Free? | Blogger & Podcaster

2008-01-27T19:00:00Z

IBNMA supports S. 1492 and I encourage you to look closely at this legislation, as well as Representative Edward Markeyâ€™s (D-MA) legislation H.R. 3919, which similarly directs the FCC to require broadband service providers to provide ...

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Key Accomplishments of the House Subcommittee on ...

2008-01-27T19:00:00Z

Highlighted accomplishments of the Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee include the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (H.R. 3919), the Proper Forbearance Procedures Act of 2007 (H.R. 3914) and oversight of the Federal ...

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Connect Kentucky Article Raises Bell Lobby Specter | Benton Foundation

2008-01-17T19:00:00Z

connect kentucky article raises bell lobby specter

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

hr 3919 authorizes $20 million a year, for three years, for similar state initiatives. the crucial difference is that markeyâ€™s bill also calls for the national telecommunications and information administration (ntia) to create ...

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CWA: Broadband Census Bill Moves Nation Toward High Speed Internet ...

2007-12-12T19:00:00Z

30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America applauded today's unanimous vote by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, HR 3919, as another important step in ...

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it's not just congress...

2007-12-06T19:00:00Z

broadband census of america act of 2007: hr 3919, amended, to provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service; 24 pages. safeguarding america's families by enhancing and reorganizing new and efficient ...

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The IBNMABeat: Oâ€™er the Land of the Free?

2007-11-30T19:00:00Z

1492 and I encourage you to look closely at this legislation, as well as Representative Edward Markeyâ€™s (D-MA) legislation HR 3919, which similarly directs the FCC to require broadband service providers to provide information down to ...

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Unanimous

2007-11-19T19:00:00Z

Unanimous Definition Encouraging news out of Washington: The House Energy and Commerce committee unanimously approved the Broadband Census of America Act (HR 3919), which would require the FCC to collect more thorough and more detailed ...

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US: parliament to enact broadband data collection bill

2007-11-19T19:00:00Z

On 14 November 2007, the House of Representatives has approved the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, know as HR3919. It is being considered by the Senate and expected to be passed this year.

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Public Knowledge Praises Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation ...

2007-11-18T19:00:00Z

The House this afternoon passed on voice vote legislation (HR 3919) that would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update collection of data on the deployment of high-speed Internet services. Read the whole story here ...

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Broadband Bills Forging Path Through Congress

2007-11-18T19:00:00Z

More formally known as HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act mainly seeks to perform a thorough survey of Americaâ€™s existing broadband services. The FCC is ordered to conduct annual assessments on broadband deployment statistics, ...

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house voice votes - week of november 12

2007-11-16T19:00:00Z

hr 3919: broadband census of america act of 2007; hr 4134: to direct the attorney general to provide grants for internet crime prevention education programs; hr 4153: college cost reduction and access act technical amendments of 2007 ...

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Broadband Bills Forging Path Through Congress

2007-11-15T19:00:00Z

HR 3919 also requires the Department of Commerceâ€™s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to maintain a â€œbroadband inventory mapâ€* that shows broadband availability geographically, from both public and private ...

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Speed matters

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

The folks at Speed Matters report House of Representatives passage of the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, HR 3919. According to the Speed Matters report:. The bill changes how the Federal Communications Commission is required ...

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Reps Passed Broadband Mapping Legislation

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

The legislation, HR 3919, calls for the creation of a national, searchable broadband availability map that will allow consumers to find which service providers are available in their areas and authorizes funds for grants to local ...

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Tally Ho! HR.3919 Passes the House

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

We have covered this previously, so consider this an update. The bill is frought with good intentions, but it would still make sense to do this as part of the upcoming national census. Lets save the taxpayer a buck shall we? Linky.

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Congressman Edward Markey - NOV. 13, 2007 - MARKEY BROADBAND ...

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

The legislation, H.R. 3919, calls for the creation of a national, searchable broadband availability map that will allow consumers to find which service providers are available in their areas and authorizes funds for grants to local ...

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Phone Industry Association Applauds House Passage of Broadband ...

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

Earlier today, the US House of Representatives passed the Broadband Census of America Act 2007. The Act, known as HR 3919, would create a Commission empowered to: "conduct an assessment and publish a report on the deployment, ...

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Public Knowledge Praises Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

Public Knowledge Praises Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

Public Knowledge Praises Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

House passes the Broadband Census of America Act

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

The House of Representatives has passed the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, HR 3919, bringing the nation one step closer to universal high speed Internet access, and to accomplishing one of the goals of the Speed Matters ...

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Public Knowledge Praises Passage of Broadband Mapping Legislation

2007-11-12T19:00:00Z

Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2007-11-11T19:00:00Z

15) H.R. 3919 -the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (Rep. Markey â€“ Energy and Commerce). 16) H.R. 3461 - the Safeguarding Americaâ€™s Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007 (Rep. ...

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United States, IT & Telecoms, Communications Law Bulletin, October ...

2007-11-08T19:00:00Z

At the end of October, the House Commerce Committee approved bills addressing broadband mapping (HR-3919) and E911 service by VoIP providers (HR-3403). The House broadband mapping bill would require the FCC to collect data on broadband ...

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United States, IT & Telecoms, Communications Law Bulletin, October ...

2007-11-07T19:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.428 IP-Enabled Voice ...

2007-11-03T20:00:00Z

[1]; H.R.2953 Rural Broadband Access Enhancement Act [1]; H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 [1]; H.R.3403 New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improve... [1] ...

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A Broadband Congress

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

This week, I wrote a letter to the bipartisan leadership of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, thanking them for their work to report out a substitute of HR 3919, the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007. ...

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Lawmakers Address Broadband Deployment

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 3919, also would create a national broadband availability map consumers could use to find service providers. It further provides funds to local planners for increasing local broadband deployment and use. ...

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Lawmakers Address Broadband Deployment

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

11.1 :: Harold Calls Non-Neutrality :: Rob Struggles with Math ...

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 3919) will create a national, searchable map that's easily accessible to consumers (in contrast to current FCC data). It will also authorize the issuing of grants to help bring service to under-served regions. ...

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Broadband Census Bill approved by House Committee

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

The proposed Broadband Census Bill (HR 3919) was approved on Tuesday by the US House Energy and Commerce Committee. The main goal of the legislation is to collect data about broadband availability throughout the US and use that data to ...

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Broadband Census Bill Moves in House | Benton Foundation

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 3919, would also create a national, searchable broadband availability map that will allow consumers to find which service providers are available in their areas and authorizes funds for grants to local planning entities ...

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Broadband Mapping Bill Moves Forward - Markey: 'Can't fly blind ...

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

The bill (HR 3919) will create a national, searchable map thatâ€™s easily accessible to consumers (in contrast to current FCC data). It will also authorize the issuing of grants to help bring service to under-served regions. ...

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Broadband Census Bill Approved by House Committee

2007-10-29T20:00:00Z

The House Commerce Committee approved HR 3919, authored by Rep Ed Markey (D-Mass.), that aims to provide better data about the extent of broadband deployment and consumer adoption. The bill would also create a national broadband ...

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WASHINGTON--- CWA: Broadband Census Bill Moves Nation Toward High ...

2007-10-29T20:00:00Z

The Communications Workers of America applauded today's unanimous vote by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, HR 3919, as another important step in bringing high speed Internet access ...

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House Committee Approves 'Broadband Census of America Act'

2007-10-29T20:00:00Z

Free Press applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee today for approving the "Broadband Census of America Act" (HR 3919), legislation that will improve the measurement of the availability, speed and value of US broadband.

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a busy day on the hill

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

gordonâ€™s 911 modernization and safety act of 2007 and an amended version of hr-3919, chmn. markeyâ€™s broadband census of america act of 2007. as cisco points out, a comprehensive broadband deployment map is long overdue, and markey seems ...

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selected congressional hearings: week of 10/29-11/2

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

... the federal trade commission act with respect to depository institutions, and for other purposes, amended; hr 3403, the â€œ911 modernization and safety act of 2007â€*, amended; and hr 3919, the â€œbroadband census of america act of 2007â€*.

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Selected Congressional Hearings: Week of 10/29-11/2

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

... the Federal Trade Commission Act with respect to depository institutions, and for other purposes, amended; HR 3403, the â€œ911 Modernization and Safety Act of 2007â€*, amended; and HR 3919, the â€œBroadband Census of America Act of 2007â€*.

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House committee is unanimous: Speed matters

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

Encouraging news out of Washington: The House Energy and Commerce committee unanimously approved the Broadband Census of America Act (HR 3919), which would require the FCC to collect more thorough and more detailed data on current high ...

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Markup Scheduled for Broadband Census of America Act of 2007

2007-10-24T20:00:00Z

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is scheduled to markup the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (HR 3919).

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Broadband Bills on Congressional Agenda

2007-10-24T20:00:00Z

The House Commerce Committee is scheduled to markup the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (HR 3919) today (see http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.s...). link: http://www.benton.org/tracking_legislation ...

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House Commerce Committee Markup Session | Benton Foundation

2007-10-22T20:00:00Z

amended; H.R. 3403, the â€œ911 Modernization and Safety Act of 2007â€*, amended; and H.R. 3919, the â€œBroadband Census of America Act of 2007â€*. http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/energycommerce/11990/100_energycomm. ...

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bill introduced: hr3919 broadband census of america act of 2007

2007-10-21T01:00:00Z

to provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes.

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HR 3919, To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of ...

2007-10-20T20:00:00Z

HR 3919 would provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service....

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 3919: To provide for a comprehensive ...

2007-10-20T20:00:00Z

Rep. Edward Markey [D-MA] introduced HR 3919: To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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