Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jun 15, 2023
Energy and Natural Resources
Step 3
Committee
Sep 21, 2023
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Dec 18, 2024
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the National Park Service (NPS) to assess locations within the National Park System with the greatest need for broadband internet or cellular service, and to develop a plan for the placement of broadband and cellular infrastructure in parks. In assessing where broadband service is most needed, the NPS must consider the current availability of broadband in housing, lodging, administrative facilities, developed campgrounds, and other areas within each park. In assessing where cellular service is most needed, the NPS must consider locations where the availability of cellular service in a developed area of a park would increase public access to emergency services and travele...
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Timeline · 10 actions
Dec 19, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 9, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-154.
Jan 9, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
Sep 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.