Bill · S. 713· Senate(119-S-713)
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Broadband Buildout Accountability Act," aims to change how the Freedom of Information Act applies to certain government actions. It specifically targets the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The goal is to apply the Freedom of Information Act to the actions and decisions made while carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. This change would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill expands the Freedom of Information Act to include the actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary regarding broadband deployment.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Increased transparency in broadband deployment may better ensure that low-income access programs are implemented effectively.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Enhanced oversight of broadband programs can help ensure more effective infrastructure rollouts for residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: By applying the Freedom of Information Act to the actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, the bill allows for greater oversight of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from the passage of this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+1
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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