CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

NET Act

S. 503 · Senate bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors

Last activity — Held at the desk.

Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up

Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.

The other chamber will hand it to a committee, place it on its calendar, or leave it where it is. Nothing has been decided, and a bill can sit here indefinitely.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate unanimous consent
  3. Awaiting House

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Network Equipment Transparency Act" or the "NET Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate specific impacts on telecommunications. It seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the assessment of network equipment. Specifically, the Commission will assess how the availability of network equipment has impacted the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability. This assessment is to be conducted to the extent that data is available. The act also includes various technical and conforming amendments to existing law.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this get reliable internet to more people?

    By assessing supply chain impacts on equipment availability, the bill aims to facilitate the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Improved telecommunications deployment can support broader digital equity for low-income households.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Enhanced telecommunications assessment may lead to better connectivity deployment in rural areas.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.