US Congress Senate Resolution 242 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on August 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-08-02 - Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States. Supports the deployment and advancement of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks to encourage economic growth and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit to modernizing infrastructure policies to meet demand for wireless broadband services; increase access, quality, and affordability of broadband services; and continue participation in global efforts to create standards for 5G networks.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.

Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]	Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]	Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]	Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH]
Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS]	Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-08-02	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)

HR521 (Same As) 2017-09-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/242/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres242/BILLS-115sres242is.pdf