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S. 228: Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017

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A bill to ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Steve Daines

Sponsor. Junior Senator for Montana. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2017
Length: 3 pages
Introduced:

Jan 24, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Jan 24, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 24, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Jun 15, 2016
 
Earlier Version — Ordered Reported

This activity took place on a related bill, S. 2283 (114th).
Jan 24, 2017
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed Senate (House next)

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S. 228 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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