Plain Language Summary
# NET Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The NET Act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report every two years on how the availability of network equipment affects the deployment of broadband and advanced telecommunications services. These findings would be included in the FCC's existing biennial reports to Congress about the communications marketplace, ensuring the information becomes part of the public record. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects telecommunications companies and broadband providers, as well as Congress and the general public.
By requiring detailed analysis of network equipment availability, the bill aims to give lawmakers and consumers better visibility into potential obstacles to broadband expansion and service quality across the country. **Current Status** The bill (S 503) has passed the Senate and is sponsored by Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado). It now awaits consideration in the House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Network Equipment Transparency Act or the NET ActThis bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report biennially on the impact of network equipment availability on the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities (i.e., broadband). This assessment must be included in the FCC’s reports on the state of the communications marketplace, which are submitted to Congress and published publicly every other year.
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