Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 2/12/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-12Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-02-12Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-12 (00)
Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to conduct a biennial assessment and analysis regarding the contribution of the digital economy to the U.S. economy.
In conducting this assessment, Commerce must consider the impact of (1) the deployment and adoption of digital-enabling infrastructure and broadband, (2) various kinds of e-commerce, and (3) the production and consumption of digital media.
Cosponsors (5)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- Angus King (I-ME)
- John Boozman (R-AR)
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Digital media
- Economic performance and conditions
- Educational technology and distance education
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
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