H.R. 3919 - Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
- Sponsor:
- Edward Markey
- Summary:
- This act would require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct annual surveys on the nature and deployment of, and subscription to, broadband service capability throughout the states. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on November 13, 2007
PASSED by voice vote on November 13, 2007.
Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
H.R. 3919 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- This act would require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct annual surveys on the nature and deployment of, and subscription to, broadband service capability throughout the states. (by CRS)
- Learn More
- At OpenCongress
- Title
- To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
- Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
- Broadband Census of America Act of 2007
- Sponsor
- Edward Markey
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Telecommunication
- Broadband
- Budgets
- Computers
- Congress
- Electronic government information
- Government information
- Government paperwork
- Government publicity
- Grants-in-aid
- Internet
- Maps
- Subscription television
- Sunset legislation
- Surveys
- Technology
- Telecommunication rates
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 10/22/2007 Referred to Committee Passed House 11/13/2007 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 11/13/2007 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 10/22/2007 10/22/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2196-2197) 10/22/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 10/23/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. 10/30/2007 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 10/30/2007 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 11/13/2007 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-443. Put on a legislative calendar 11/13/2007 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 274. 11/13/2007 Mr. Markey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 11/13/2007 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11/13/2007 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3919. currently selected House Vote on Passage 11/13/2007 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 11/14/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Total contributions given to House members within 30 days of the vote "On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote." from interest groups that…
supported this bill
| Telecommunications |
| Communications & Electronics |
opposed this bill
| Contributor | Interest group | Amount | Date | House member | Party | State | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen, S Michael | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/15/07 | Frederick Boucher | D | VA-9 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/15/07 | Edolphus Towns | D | NY-10 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/15/07 | Henry Waxman | D | CA-30 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/15/07 | Michael Burgess | R | TX-26 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/15/07 | Thomas Reynolds | R | NY-26 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/22/07 | Doc Hastings | R | WA-4 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/22/07 | Michael McCaul | R | TX-10 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/22/07 | Thomas Davis | R | VA-11 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $500 | 10/22/07 | Michele Bachmann | R | MN-6 | Yes |
| Comptel/Alts | Telecommunications | $500 | 10/23/07 | Nathan Deal | R | GA-9 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,500 | 10/23/07 | Collin Peterson | D | MN-7 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $2,500 | 10/29/07 | Lee Terry | R | NE-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/29/07 | Diana DeGette | D | CO-1 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/29/07 | Norman Dicks | D | WA-6 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 10/29/07 | Trent Franks | R | AZ-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $-1,000 | 10/29/07 | John Boehner | R | OH-8 | Yes |
| Comptel/Alts | Telecommunications | $2,000 | 10/30/07 | John Conyers | D | MI-14 | Yes |
| Seiffert, Grant E | Telecommunications | $500 | 10/31/07 | Michael McCaul | R | TX-10 | Yes |
| Computer & Communications Industry Assn | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/1/07 | Frederick Boucher | D | VA-9 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/1/07 | Jim Matheson | D | UT-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/2/07 | Marilyn Musgrave | R | CO-4 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/6/07 | Ellen Tauscher | D | CA-10 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $800 | 11/6/07 | Harry Mitchell | D | AZ-5 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $500 | 11/6/07 | John Salazar | D | CO-3 | Yes |
| Hawaiian Telcom Communications | Telecommunications | $2,000 | 11/7/07 | Mazie Hirono | D | HI-2 | Yes |
| Cerveny, Curt | Communications & Electronics | $1,000 | 11/10/07 | Doug Lamborn | R | CO-5 | Yes |
| Laine, Chuck | Telecommunications | $250 | 11/13/07 | Zach Wamp | R | TN-3 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Dave Reichert | R | WA-8 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Eric Cantor | R | VA-7 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Joe Barton | R | TX-6 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Michael Ferguson | R | NJ-7 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Rick Larsen | D | WA-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/13/07 | Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | D | SD | Yes |
| Nelson, Phil | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/14/07 | Adrian Smith | R | NE-3 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/14/07 | Brian Baird | D | WA-3 | Yes |
| Telecommunications Industry Assn | Telecommunications | $500 | 11/15/07 | Louise Slaughter | D | NY-28 | Yes |
| American Teleservices Assn | Telecommunications | $2,000 | 11/16/07 | Bart Stupak | D | MI-1 | Yes |
| Abbott, Steven P | Telecommunications | $488 | 11/18/07 | Bruce Braley | D | IA-1 | Yes |
| Abbott, Steven P | Telecommunications | $250 | 11/18/07 | Bruce Braley | D | IA-1 | Yes |
| Serfati, Jacob Mr | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 11/21/07 | Alcee Hastings | D | FL-23 | Yes |
| Chambers, Carolyn S | Telecommunications | $500 | 11/29/07 | Greg Walden | R | OR-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/3/07 | Adam Putnam | R | FL-12 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/3/07 | Norman Dicks | D | WA-6 | Yes |
| Level 3 Communications | Telecommunications | $2,500 | 12/7/07 | Diana DeGette | D | CO-1 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/10/07 | Edolphus Towns | D | NY-10 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/10/07 | John Shimkus | R | IL-19 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/10/07 | Leonard Boswell | D | IA-3 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/10/07 | Ralph Hall | R | TX-4 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/11/07 | Darlene Hooley | D | OR-5 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/11/07 | David Loebsack | D | IA-2 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,000 | 12/11/07 | Melissa Bean | D | IL-8 | Yes |
| Level 3 Communications | Telecommunications | $5,000 | 12/12/07 | Ed Perlmutter | D | CO-7 | Yes |
| Qwest Communications | Telecommunications | $1,500 | 12/12/07 | Baron Hill | D | IN-9 | Yes |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org
