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| 116-hr-9066 | 116 | hr | 9066 | State Broadband Office Innovation Pilot Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-31 | 2020-12-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] | WA | D | S001216 | 1 | State Broadband Office Innovation Pilot Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish a pilot program that provides grants to eligible state broadband offices for new projects that increase broadband connectivity, accelerate broadband deployment, or establish affordable broadband access to underserved populations. | 2023-01-11T13:43:55Z | |
| 116-hr-9043 | 116 | hr | 9043 | Online Terrorism Prevention Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-21 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] | NJ | D | G000583 | 1 | Online Terrorism Prevention Act This bill requires each social media company to establish an office to identify and remove violent or extremist content associated with or distributed by a terrorist organization. In addition, the bill requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and authorizes enforcement by state attorneys general and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A social media company is any person with annual revenues in excess of $10 million generated from owning, managing, or operating a website or internet medium that allows a person to establish an account or create a profile to create, share, and view user-generated content. | 2023-01-11T13:43:56Z | |
| 116-s-5058 | 116 | s | 5058 | Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2020 This bill modifies ownership rules and limitations related to media such as newspapers and broadcast stations. Specifically, the bill repeals specified media ownership limitations and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from disallowing multiple ownership of radio and television stations. It also prohibits the Federal Trade Commission from considering whether certain media mergers will substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. Further, the bill creates a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for print or digital news companies to collectively negotiate with online content distributors (e.g., social media companies) regarding the terms on which the news companies' content may be distributed by online content distributors. | 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z | |
| 116-hr-8993 | 116 | hr | 8993 | Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | T000193 | 1 | Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out an intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program. Through this program, eligible socially disadvantaged individuals may participate in a paid internship related to intelligence or cybersecurity, receive tuition assistance, and, upon graduation from an institution of higher education and completion of the program, receive an offer of employment for an intelligence or cybersecurity position at DHS. | 2023-01-11T13:43:58Z | |
| 116-s-5020 | 116 | s | 5020 | A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 0 | This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content. | 2023-01-11T13:43:47Z | |
| 116-s-5021 | 116 | s | 5021 | Every Child Connected Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] | WV | R | C001047 | 1 | Every Child Connected Act This bill modifies the E-Rate program of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by (1) expanding program eligibility to include households in which a student is participating in distance learning, (2) requiring the FCC to coordinate with the Department of Education and state and local governments to direct E-Rate support to these newly eligible households, and (3) transferring certain funds captured from Federal Trade Commission civil penalties to the E-Rate program. | 2023-01-11T13:43:47Z | |
| 116-hr-8922 | 116 | hr | 8922 | Break Up Big Tech Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] | HI | D | G000571 | 1 | Break Up Big Tech Act of 2020 This bill removes immunity protections from a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) that engages in specified activities, such as selling and displaying personalized and contextual advertising without a user's consent. | 2023-01-11T13:44:00Z | |
| 116-hr-8896 | 116 | hr | 8896 | AOC Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 7 | Abandoning Online Censorship Act or the AOC Act This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content. | 2023-01-11T13:44:01Z | |
| 116-s-4972 | 116 | s | 4972 | Rural STEM Education Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 1 | Rural STEM Education Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research regarding STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) education in rural schools. The NSF must award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations for (1) research and development to advance innovative approaches to support and sustain high-quality STEM teaching in rural schools, (2) research and development of programming to identify the barriers rural students face in accessing high-quality STEM education, (3) development of innovative solutions to improve the participation and advancement of rural students in grades Pre-K through 12 in STEM studies, and (4) research on online STEM education courses for rural communities. The NSF may establish a pilot program of regional cohorts in rural areas to provide peer support, mentoring, and hands-on research experiences for rural STEM educators of students in grades Pre-K through 12 in order to build an ecosystem of cooperation among educators, researchers, academia, and local industry. The NSF shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy agrees to evaluate aspects of STEM education and workforce development in rural areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must award prizes to stimulate research and development of creative technologies in order to deploy affordable and reliable broadband connectivity to unserved rural communities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must establish a broadband research and development working group to address national research challenges and opportunities for improving broadband access and adoption across the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:43:49Z | |
| 116-s-4981 | 116 | s | 4981 | Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | NV | D | C001113 | 1 | Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation to support merit-reviewed and competitively awarded research on privacy enhancing technologies. The award of grants for basic research on innovative approaches to the structure of computer and network hardware and software that are aimed at enhancing computer security may include privacy enhancing technologies and confidentiality. The bill also requires the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program to submit to Congress a report on the progress of research on privacy enhancing technologies and the development of specified voluntary resources. | 2023-01-11T13:43:49Z | |
| 116-hres-1250 | 116 | hres | 1250 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the principles that should guide the national artificial intelligence strategy of the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-04 | 2020-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] | TX | R | H001073 | 8 | This resolution sets forth considerations for the House of Representatives in guiding the national artificial intelligence strategy. Specifically, the resolution, among other things, expresses the sense of the House that the United States should take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence; the national competitiveness of the United States in artificial intelligence would benefit from increased funding for federal programs that support science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science education; the United States should leverage its alliances to promote democratic principles, foster research collaboration, and develop common standards with respect to artificial intelligence; and the federal government should increase investments in artificial intelligence research and development and related fields. | 2023-01-11T13:43:55Z | |
| 116-hres-1248 | 116 | hres | 1248 | Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2020, as the "National Day of 3D Printing". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] | IL | D | F000454 | 4 | This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing. The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Finally, the resolution encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. | 2023-01-11T13:43:55Z | |
| 116-hres-1243 | 116 | hres | 1243 | Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-11-30 | 2020-11-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14] | TX | R | W000814 | 10 | This resolution recognizes the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS). The resolution commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for its achievements as part of the ISS program and the Americans who have given to it so much of their skill, effort, and passion. Finally, the resolution recognizes the importance of the ISS for scientific discovery, human exploration, and international cooperation. | 2023-01-11T13:44:12Z | |
| 116-hres-1229 | 116 | hres | 1229 | Expressing support for the designation of November 18, 2020, as "National GIS Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-11-19 | 2020-11-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001114 | 0 | This resolution supports the designation of National GIS Day. The resolution encourages users of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, educators, students, and innovators to continue to employ GIS to learn and explore; analyze and address societal, environmental, and other challenges; and drive economic growth for the betterment of the people of the United States and individuals around the world. | 2023-01-11T13:44:13Z | |
| 116-s-4920 | 116 | s | 4920 | Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-11-18 | 2020-12-08 | Star Print ordered on S. 4920. | Senate | Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] | NV | D | R000608 | 1 | Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. | 2023-01-11T13:44:10Z | |
| 116-hr-8719 | 116 | hr | 8719 | CASE-IT Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-30 | 2020-10-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] | FL | R | S001214 | 1 | Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act or the CASE-IT Act This bill limits the protections for a user or provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) related to content that is published on or removed from its platform. The bill removes for one year the protection from being treated as the publisher of information provided by another content provider if a user or provider facilitates (1) illegal online content; (2) certain exploitive contact between adults and minors; or (3) content that is indecent, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. Further, to avoid being treated as the publisher of third-party content or subject to liability for screening and blocking content on its platform, an interactive computer service that is dominant in its market (i.e., has gained substantial, sustained market power over any competitors) must make content moderation decisions pursuant to policies or practices that are consistent with the First Amendment. | 2023-01-11T13:44:27Z | |
| 116-hr-8693 | 116 | hr | 8693 | 21st Century Jobs Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-27 | 2020-10-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 8 | 21st Century Jobs Act This bill establishes an independent agency to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology in the executive branch of the federal government. The bill provides for a Board of Directors for the institute, which shall establish a minimum of 10 local boards. The Board of Directors shall develop requirements for each local board based on the comprehensive strategy of the local board. Each local board shall establish a research hub and oversee the activities of such hub. | 2023-01-11T13:44:28Z | |
| 116-hr-8659 | 116 | hr | 8659 | Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-23 | 2020-10-23 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 1 | Preventing Unwarranted Communications Shutdowns Act of 2020 This bill limits the authority of the President to exercise certain emergency powers related to communications (e.g., suspending or amending rules and regulations applicable to facilities or stations for wire communications). | 2023-01-11T13:44:29Z | |
| 116-hres-1201 | 116 | hres | 1201 | Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as "National Amateur Radio Operators Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-23 | 2020-10-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | L000589 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation and celebration of National Amateur Radio Operators Day, and it recognizes the continuing importance of amateur radio operators and their role in bringing communities together. | 2023-01-11T13:44:25Z | |
| 116-s-4827 | 116 | s | 4827 | SPACE Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-18 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 0 | Space Preservation And Conjunction Emergency Act of 2020 or the SPACE Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements for the Office of Space Commerce and renames the office as the Bureau of Space Commerce. The bureau shall be headed by an Assistant Secretary for Space Commerce, to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Assistant Secretary shall report directly to the Secretary of Commerce. The bill expands the bureau's responsibilities to include (1) overseeing the issuing of licenses for land remote sensing activities, and (2) coordinating Commerce policy affecting commercial space activities and working with other executive agencies to promote policies that advance commercial space activities. The bureau may provide space situational awareness data, information, and services to, and may obtain space situational awareness data, information, and services from, non-United States government entities in accordance with this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:44:23Z | |
| 116-s-4828 | 116 | s | 4828 | Stop Suppressing Speech Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA] | GA | R | L000594 | 0 | Stop Suppressing Speech Act of 2020 This bill modifies a social media company's immunity from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Under current law, the immunity applies for action taken to restrict content that is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. The bill eliminates immunity for restricting content that is otherwise objectionable and applies such immunity when a company restricts content that is unlawful or that promotes violence or terrorism. Under current law, such immunity also applies to actions taken to enable or make available the technical means to restrict access to such content. The bill applies this immunity to actions taken that provide users with the option to restrict access to any material, regardless of whether such material is constitutionally protected. | 2023-01-11T13:44:23Z | |
| 116-hr-8634 | 116 | hr | 8634 | HACKED Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-20 | 2020-10-20 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5] | OK | D | H001083 | 0 | HACKED Act This bill expands and coordinates federal agencies' cybersecurity recruitment and education initiatives. Specifically, the bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to (1) support efforts to identify cybersecurity workforce skill gaps in public and private sectors; (2) facilitate efforts for federal programs to advance cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development; and (3) consider any specific needs of the cybersecurity workforce of critical infrastructure. NIST is authorized to award grants of up to $200,000 for cooperative agreements between the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) and regional alliances or partnerships for cybersecurity education and workforce. Additionally, NIST must identify and develop standards and guidelines for improving the cybersecurity workforce for agencies as part of the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. The bill also expands the National Science Foundation (NSF) Federal Cyber Scholarship-for-Service Program by allowing up to 10% of scholarship recipients to fulfill their service obligation as educators in the field of cybersecurity at qualified institutions of higher education. Further, the NSF must give priority to cybersecurity education when awarding grants for (1) computer science education research, (2) scientific and technical education, and (3) low-income scholarship programs. The Department of Energy may carry out a program to support the development of a cybersecurity workforce, and NIST must establish national cybersecurity challenges in order to achieve high-priority breakthroughs in cybersecurity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:30Z | |
| 116-hr-8636 | 116 | hr | 8636 | Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-20 | 2020-10-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] | NJ | D | M001203 | 1 | Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability if it promotes certain content on its platform. Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from a social media company with more than 50 million monthly users if it utilizes an algorithm, model, or other computational process to amplify or recommend content to a user that is directly relevant to a claim involving (1) interference with civil rights, (2) neglect to prevent interference with civil rights, or (3) acts of international terrorism. | 2023-01-11T13:44:30Z | |
| 116-hr-8650 | 116 | hr | 8650 | Eliminate the Digital Divide Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-20 | 2020-10-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] | TX | R | W000816 | 0 | Eliminate the Digital Divide Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. | 2023-01-11T13:44:30Z | |
| 116-s-4803 | 116 | s | 4803 | Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-19 | 2020-11-18 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 2 | Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 or the Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum. | 2023-01-11T13:44:24Z | |
| 116-hr-8596 | 116 | hr | 8596 | Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-16 | 2020-10-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] | NC | R | B001305 | 7 | Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act This bill requires an edge provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media website) to adopt and maintain written terms of service binding itself to a contractual duty of good faith in order to qualify for the statutory protection against being treated as the publisher of information distributed through the service by a third party. An edge provider is a provider of an interactive computer service through which information published by other content providers is distributed and that has more than (1) $1.5 billion in annual global revenue, and (2) 30 million monthly users in the United States or 300 million monthly users worldwide. | 2023-01-11T13:44:32Z | |
| 116-hr-8545 | 116 | hr | 8545 | Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-06 | 2020-10-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] | OR | R | W000791 | 5 | Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act of 2020 or the Beat CHINA for 5G Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements related to the assignment and allocation of electromagnetic spectrum between the frequencies of 3450 MHz and 3550 MHz. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must begin withdrawing or modifying assignments of this electromagnetic spectrum to federal government stations. Further, the Federal Communications Commission must revise the nonfederal allocation of this spectrum to permit flexible-use services and conduct an auction to grant new initial licenses for the use of this spectrum. | 2023-01-11T13:44:34Z | |
| 116-hr-8515 | 116 | hr | 8515 | Donât Push My Buttons Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 3 | Don't Push My Buttons Act This bill establishes an exception to the immunity of a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from any provider that collects information regarding the habits, preferences, or beliefs of a user and utilizes an automated function to deliver content based on that information, unless the user knowingly and intentionally elects to receive such content. | 2023-01-11T13:44:35Z | |
| 116-hr-8517 | 116 | hr | 8517 | Protect Speech Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-02 | 2020-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] | OH | R | J000289 | 18 | Protect Speech Act This bill modifies the immunity from liability of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Specifically, the bill provides that this immunity shall not apply to any action taken to restrict access to or availability of material provided by another information content provider unless the action is taken in good faith based on an objectively reasonable belief that the material is (1) obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, promoting terrorism or violent extremism, harassing, promoting self-harm, or unlawful; or (2) violates the applicable terms of service or use. In order to avoid liability for taking action based on either belief, certain good faith requirements must be met, such as (1) making publicly available terms of service or use that plainly state the criteria for content moderation practices, and (2) not restricting access to or availability of material on deceptive grounds. Further, the bill specifies that being responsible in whole or in part for the creation or development of information includes instances in which a person or entity solicits, comments upon, funds, or affirmatively and substantively contributes to, modifies, or alters information provided by another person or entity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:35Z | |
| 116-s-4789 | 116 | s | 4789 | Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. | 2023-01-11T13:44:24Z | |
| 116-s-4794 | 116 | s | 4794 | A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] | MN | D | S001203 | 1 | This bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Under the program, the FCC provides funding for health care providers to purchase telecommunications services, information services, and devices necessary to provide critical connected care services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. | 2023-01-11T13:44:24Z | |
| 116-s-4772 | 116 | s | 4772 | Future of Local News Commission Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-30 | 2020-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 2 | Future of Local News Commission Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Future of Local News Commission to examine, report on, and make recommendations related to the state of local news and the ability of local news to meet the information needs of the people of the United States. The duties of the commission include (1) examining the implications of the loss of local newspapers, digital news outlets, and broadcasting outlets; (2) assessing the impact of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and whether the Paycheck Protection Program has had beneficial effects on local news organizations; and (3) assessing and examining existing and potential means of supporting local news production. The commission must recommend mechanisms that the federal government can create and implement to support the production of local news, such as the possible creation of a new national endowment for local journalism or the reform and expansion of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | 2023-01-11T13:44:39Z | |
| 116-hr-8427 | 116 | hr | 8427 | Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] | VA | D | L000591 | 2 | Ensuring Phone and Internet Access for SNAP Recipients Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on enrollment in the Lifeline program. The Lifeline program is designed to reduce the cost of communications services for low-income consumers, and it allows those consumers to qualify for Lifeline assistance based on their receipt of other federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid or Federal Public Housing Assistance). Specifically, the FCC must submit reports on (1) enrollment in the Lifeline program by individuals who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), and (2) the number of new broadband consumers projected to join the Lifeline program through federal assistance programs and the efficacy of various efforts to advertise the Lifeline program. | 2023-01-11T13:44:52Z | |
| 116-s-4750 | 116 | s | 4750 | Internet Development for Tribes Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] | NM | D | H001046 | 0 | Internet Development for Tribes Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements to assist tribal entities with access to spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may not (1) impose a build-out or performance requirement on certain tribal entities that hold licenses for spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band, or (2) cancel or terminate a license if the licensee fails to meet any construction or performance benchmark. The FCC must, upon request, provide technical assistance and guidance on the most effective use of the 2.5 GHz band for wireless and broadband services. Further, the FCC must award grants to these license holders for technical assistance and acquisition of appropriate equipment and services related to the use of the 2.5 GHz band, respectively. The Government Accountability Office must determine whether the federal government possesses surplus equipment that can be used to access the 2.5 GHz band. If surplus equipment is found, each federal agency possessing surplus must transfer it to the FCC for distribution to tribal license holders to aid in their deployment of broadband service. | 2023-01-11T13:44:40Z | |
| 116-s-4756 | 116 | s | 4756 | Donât Push My Buttons Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] | LA | R | K000393 | 0 | Don't Push My Buttons Act This bill establishes an exception to the immunity of a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from any provider that collects information regarding the habits, preferences, or beliefs of a user and utilizes an automated function to deliver content based on that information, unless the user knowingly and intentionally elects to receive such content. | 2023-01-11T13:44:40Z | |
| 116-s-4758 | 116 | s | 4758 | See Something, Say Something Online Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] | WV | D | M001183 | 1 | See Something, Say Something Online Act of 2020 This bill requires an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) that detects a suspicious transmission to submit a suspicious transmission activity report (STAR) describing the suspicious transmission. A suspicious transmission is any post, message, comment, tag, or other user-generated content or transmission that commits, facilitates, incites, promotes, or otherwise assists the commission of a major crime. Each STAR must be submitted to the Department of Justice and contain (1) the name, location, and other identification information submitted by the user; (2) the date and nature of the user-generated content or transmission detected for suspicious activity; and (3) any relevant text, information, and metadata related to the suspicious transmission. Any provider of an interactive computer service that fails to report a known suspicious transmission shall not be immune from liability for such transmission and may be held liable as a publisher for the related suspicious transmission. | 2023-01-11T13:44:40Z | |
| 116-hr-8368 | 116 | hr | 8368 | Rural Broadband Expansion Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] | KY | R | B001282 | 17 | Rural Broadband Expansion Act of 2020 This bill authorizes a recipient of amounts from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to use such amounts to expand or improve infrastructure in rural areas for the provision of broadband internet access service. The Department of the Treasury makes payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to states, tribal governments, and local governments for costs related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). | 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z | |
| 116-hr-8379 | 116 | hr | 8379 | Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893) | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 3 | Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act of 2020 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to maintain and promote cybersecurity guidance for use by small organizations. Specifically, the bill requires CISA to maintain cybersecurity guidance that documents and promotes evidence-based cybersecurity policies and controls for use by small organizations to improve their cybersecurity. This guidance must be publicly available at no cost, and CISA, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Department of Commerce must promote the guidance through relevant resources that are regularly used by small organizations. Commerce must report on methods of incentivizing small organizations to improve their cybersecurity, including through the adoption of policies, controls, products, and services that have been demonstrated to reduce cybersecurity risk. Every two years, the SBA must submit and make publicly available specified data on the state of small businesses' cybersecurity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z | |
| 116-hr-8390 | 116 | hr | 8390 | To require the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a grant program to make grants to eligible entities to develop instructional content on artificial intelligence, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] | NY | D | T000469 | 1 | This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF), beginning not later than January 1, 2022, to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities (e.g. a state research agency, a federal research agency, and an institution of higher education) to research the development of instructional content for teachers of a public elementary school or secondary school in accordance with a comprehensive and structured series of exercises (1) appropriate to each grade level; and (2) designed to convey the principles behind, mechanics of, and societal implications or ethics of the use of artificial intelligence; and (3) provide teaching instructions for teachers at elementary schools or secondary schools on such mechanisms when needed. The NSF shall establish, and appoint individuals to, a review board to select the grant recipients. The bill includes as a mathematics and science teacher, with respect to the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, a teacher at an elementary school or secondary school who instructs from a curriculum that incorporates, to a substantial degree, quantitative data analysis. | 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z | |
| 116-s-4693 | 116 | s | 4693 | BEST Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] | OK | R | L000575 | 0 | Better Evaluation of Science and Technology Act or the BEST Act This bill requires federal agencies to use the best available scientific information during rulemaking and publish specified documentation of the rulemaking process. Specifically, the bill requires a federal agency, to the extent it is making a decision based on science when issuing a rule, to use scientific information, technical procedures, methods, protocols, methodologies, or models in a manner that is consistent with the best available science and the intended use of the information, based on the weight of the scientific evidence. Each federal agency shall make available to the public (1) all of its notices, determinations, findings, rules, consent agreements, and orders in connection with a rule; (2) a nontechnical summary of each risk evaluation conducted in connection with a rule; and (3) a list of the studies considered by the agency in carrying out each evaluation, along with the results of those studies. | 2023-01-11T13:44:42Z | |
| 116-s-4700 | 116 | s | 4700 | A bill to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] | CO | R | G000562 | 0 | This bill directs the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence. The goals of the center must be to (1) coordinate and facilitate scientific and technological efforts relating to artificial intelligence across NOAA, and (2) expand external partnerships and build workforce proficiency to effectively transition artificial intelligence research and applications to operations. Through the center, NOAA must implement a comprehensive program to improve the use of artificial intelligence systems in support of its mission. | 2023-01-11T13:44:42Z | |
| 116-s-4731 | 116 | s | 4731 | Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] | NV | D | R000608 | 1 | Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act of 2020 This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to maintain and promote cybersecurity guidance for use by small organizations. Specifically, the bill requires CISA to maintain cybersecurity guidance that documents and promotes evidence-based cybersecurity policies and controls for use by small organizations to improve their cybersecurity. This guidance must be publicly available at no cost, and CISA, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Department of Commerce must promote the guidance through relevant resources that are regularly used by small organizations. Commerce must report on methods of incentivizing small organizations to improve their cybersecurity, including through the adoption of policies, controls, products, and services that have been demonstrated to reduce cybersecurity risk. Every two years, the SBA must submit and make publicly available specified data on the state of small businesses' cybersecurity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:41Z | |
| 116-sres-722 | 116 | sres | 722 | A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-24 | 2020-09-24 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5881; text: CR S5877) | Senate | Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] | ID | R | C000880 | 5 | This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | 2021-12-29T21:58:37Z | |
| 116-hr-8365 | 116 | hr | 8365 | Accurate Weather for Public Safety Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] | TX | R | T000238 | 0 | Accurate Weather for Public Safety Act This bill requires a strategy and studies to address obstructions to accurate weather observations forecasting. The bill expands notice requirements relating to structures that interfere with air commerce or national security to require public notice of the construction or expansion of a structure or sanitary landfill when such notice will promote the ability of any federal agency engaged in meteorological or atmospheric observations to accurately forecast weather. The Department of Commerce must designate a senior official of the National Weather Service (NWS) and a lead organization of the NWS to serve as (1) the executive agent to carry out the strategy for addressing the weather forecasting and public safety impacts of certain Department of Transportation (DOT) projects, and (2) a clearinghouse to coordinate Commerce review of applications for such projects. Commerce must develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing the weather forecasting and public safety impacts of such DOT projects. | 2023-01-11T13:44:55Z | |
| 116-hres-1144 | 116 | hres | 1144 | Broadband for All Resolution of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 6 | Broadband for All Resolution of 2020 This resolution recognizes that equal access to affordable and reliable broadband service for all Americans is a civil and human right that protects and promotes the fair, equal, and impartial treatment of all people. It also asserts that affordable broadband access enables the promotion and propagation of human rights, recognizes that this access promotes equal access for engagement in democracy, and reaffirms that the global and open nature of the internet is a driving force in progress toward development. Further, the resolution calls on the President to (1) preserve and build upon the technological leadership of the federal government and federal funding opportunities to provide all Americans with affordable broadband access, (2) ensure tribal sovereignty over access to electromagnetic spectrum on tribal lands, and (3) address the civil and human rights threats posed by a lack of affordable access to broadband in light of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. | 2023-01-11T13:44:49Z | |
| 116-s-4667 | 116 | s | 4667 | Emergency Reporting Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 1 | Emergency Reporting Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to report on certain activations of the Disaster Information Reporting System (the system through which communications providers report their operational status during times of crisis) and to adopt specified rules related to network outage reporting. If the system was activated for at least seven days, the FCC must issue a preliminary a report that includes (1) the number and duration of any service outages, (2) the approximate number of users or the amount of infrastructure potentially affected by a service outage, and (3) the number and duration of any outages at public safety answering points (PSAPs) that prevent the PSAPs from receiving and routing emergency calls to emergency service personnel. The FCC must also hold at least one public field hearing in the area affected by the event, and it must issue a final report that includes recommendations on how to improve the resiliency of affected communications or networks recovery efforts. The FCC must also determine the circumstances under which it shall require certain service providers to notify a PSAP of a communications service disruption that prevents the origination of 9–1–1 calls or the delivery of information that allows the PSAP to identify the number of or locate a 9–1–1 caller. Further, the FCC must require this notification to be made and specify the appropriate timing of the notification. | 2023-01-11T13:44:43Z | |
| 116-hr-8336 | 116 | hr | 8336 | Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] | HI | D | G000571 | 1 | Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 This bill repeals provisions that allow the President to shut down or take over the use or control of specified telecommunications services through the exercise of certain emergency powers. | 2023-01-11T13:44:56Z | |
| 116-s-4646 | 116 | s | 4646 | Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 2 | Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 This bill repeals provisions that allow the President to shut down or take over the use or control of specified telecommunications services through the exercise of certain emergency powers. | 2023-01-11T13:44:44Z | |
| 116-hres-1126 | 116 | hres | 1126 | Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-18 | 2020-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] | ID | R | F000469 | 1 | This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | 2023-01-11T13:44:50Z | |
| 116-hr-8303 | 116 | hr | 8303 | QUEST Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-17 | 2020-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] | OK | R | L000491 | 1 | QUEST Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish and carry out a program (to be known as the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or the QUEST program) to encourage and facilitate access to U.S. quantum computing hardware and quantum computing clouds for research purposes in order to (1) enhance the quantum research enterprise of the United States, (2) educate the future quantum computing workforce, and (3) accelerate the advancement of U.S. quantum computing capabilities. | 2023-01-11T13:44:57Z | |
| 116-sres-704 | 116 | sres | 704 | A resolution honoring the accomplishments of General Thomas P. Stafford and recognizing his contribution to the United States Space Program. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-17 | 2020-09-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5712) | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 1 | This resolution recognizes General Thomas P. Stafford's immense contribution to the Space Race and the United States' advancement in space policy and exploration. The resolution also commends General Stafford for his extraordinary dedication and service to the United States throughout his distinguished career. | 2021-12-29T21:58:34Z | |
| 116-hconres-116 | 116 | hconres | 116 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the principles that should guide the national artificial intelligence strategy of the United States. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] | TX | R | H001073 | 14 | This concurrent resolution sets forth considerations for Congress in guiding the national artificial intelligence strategy. Specifically, the resolution, among other things, expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence; the federal government should increase funding for existing technology education programs; the United States should leverage its alliances to promote democratic principles, foster research collaboration, and develop common standards with respect to artificial intelligence; and the federal government should increase investments in artificial intelligence research and development and related fields. | 2023-01-11T13:45:14Z | |
| 116-hr-8279 | 116 | hr | 8279 | Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1] | NY | R | Z000017 | 1 | Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to accelerate innovation in quantum network infrastructure in order to (1) facilitate the advancement of distributed quantum computing systems through the internet and intranet, (2) improve the precision of measurements of scientific phenomena and physical imaging technologies, and (3) develop secure national quantum communications technologies and strategies. The DOE shall submit to Congress a four-year research plan that identifies and prioritizes basic research needs relating to quantum network infrastructure. | 2023-01-11T13:44:58Z | |
| 116-s-4587 | 116 | s | 4587 | State Fix Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 1 | State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2020 or the State Fix Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a freestanding program that expands broadband access in unserved areas and underserved areas and for unserved anchor institutions (e.g., elementary schools, libraries, and museums) by using reverse auctions. The program must be separate from any universal service program and may not base the eligibility of a funding recipient on their eligibility or ineligibility for other telecommunications programs. | 2023-01-11T13:44:46Z | |
| 116-hres-1109 | 116 | hres | 1109 | Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 6 | This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society for its commitment to exploring the cosmos and understanding our place in it, searching for life elsewhere in the universe, and protecting Earth from asteroids and comets. | 2023-01-11T13:44:50Z | |
| 116-s-4582 | 116 | s | 4582 | A bill to extend, temporarily, daylight saving time, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-16 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 4 | This bill extends daylight saving time through November 7, 2021. | 2021-12-29T22:23:16Z | |
| 116-hr-8239 | 116 | hr | 8239 | Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-14 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 1 | Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 This bill establishes various entities to develop and distribute forensic science standards. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal investments related to, and develop a research strategy for, forensic science and publish such strategy once every two years. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall establish the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science to facilitate the development of forensic science standards. NIST shall establish scientific area committees to carry out the work of the organization and a Forensic Science Standards Board to oversee the operation of the organization and its committees. NIST shall conduct foundational studies to (1) identify and document the technical merit and validity of select forensic science methods, practices, and disciplines; and (2) identify opportunities for advancements in forensic methods, practices, and disciplines through additional research and improvements to practice. | 2023-01-11T13:44:59Z | |
| 116-hr-8244 | 116 | hr | 8244 | Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] | WA | R | M001159 | 1 | Government Spectrum Valuation Act of 2020 This bill requires estimation of the value of federal electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, the bill requires (1) the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission and the Office of Management and Budget, to estimate the value of spectrum assigned or allocated to each federal agency; and (2) each agency to report, in its annual budget and financial statement, the estimated value of the spectrum that has been assigned or allocated to it. | 2023-01-11T13:44:59Z | |
| 116-s-4568 | 116 | s | 4568 | Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-16 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 1 | Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 This bill establishes various entities to develop and distribute forensic science standards. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to develop a research strategy for forensic science and publish such strategy once every two years. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall establish the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science to facilitate the development of forensic science standards. NIST shall establish scientific area committees to carry out the work of the organization and a Forensic Science Standards Board to oversee the operation of the organization and its committees. NIST shall conduct foundational studies to (1) identify and document the technical merit and validity of select forensic science methods, practices, and disciplines; and (2) identify opportunities for advancements in forensic methods, practices, and disciplines through additional research and improvements to practice. | 2023-01-11T13:44:46Z | |
| 116-hr-8214 | 116 | hr | 8214 | Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] | IL | D | F000454 | 1 | Strengthening Digital Identity Act of 2020 This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to continue a cybersecurity program to support the development of voluntary and cost-effective management standards, metrology, testbeds, and conformance criteria, taking into account appropriate user concerns. NIST shall develop and implement a comprehensive forward-looking investment strategy for identity management research and development and standards focused on enabling the use and adoption of modern digital identity solutions that align with criteria set forth by this bill. NIST shall develop, and periodically update, a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification. | 2023-07-06T19:48:57Z | |
| 116-hr-8215 | 116 | hr | 8215 | Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-11 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] | IL | D | F000454 | 4 | Improving Digital Identity Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Improving Digital Identity Task Force to establish a government-wide effort to develop secure methods for governmental agencies to validate identity attributes to protect the privacy and security of individuals and support reliable, interoperable digital identity verification in the public and private sectors. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall develop a framework of standards, methodologies, procedures, and processes as a guide for federal, state, and local governments to follow when providing services related to digital identity verification. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall award grants to states to upgrade systems that provide drivers' licenses or other types of identity credentials to support the development of highly secure, interoperable state systems that enable digital identity verification. The Government Accountability Office shall submit to Congress a report that includes (1) an analysis of legal and regulatory requirements with respect to the collection and retention of Social Security numbers by nongovernmental organizations, and (2) a recommendation on the necessity and effectiveness of any such legal and regulatory requirement analyzed and the use of a form of identification other than a Social Security number. DHS shall issue binding operational directives to federal agencies to implement (1) the Digital Identity Guidelines published by NIST; and (2) the memorandum of the Office of Management and Budget issued on May 21, 2019, which includes the subject Enabling Mission Delivery through Improved Identity, Credential, and Access Management. | 2023-01-11T13:45:00Z | |
| 116-hr-8223 | 116 | hr | 8223 | Cyber Essentials Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House | Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] | NY | R | K000386 | 5 | Cyber Essentials Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to develop, publish, and maintain evidence-based guidelines and processes that individuals can follow to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks. | 2023-01-11T13:45:00Z | |
| 116-s-4534 | 116 | s | 4534 | Online Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-08 | 2020-09-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 2 | Online Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Act This bill limits the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (i.e., social media platform) for screening and blocking offensive material on the service's platform, revises the applicability of civil liability for this moderation of offensive material, and changes a definition that governs applicability of the immunity. Under current law, this immunity protects a provider or user of a social media platform from being treated as the publisher or speaker of information provided by another information content provider. The bill removes this immunity from a decision, agreement, or action by a provider or user of a social media platform to restrict access to or availability of material provided by another information content provider. To avoid liability for this conduct, in addition to acting in good faith, the bill requires that the actor must have an objectively reasonable belief that the material is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, promoting self-harm, promoting terrorism, or unlawful. Currently, a good faith actor must only consider such material to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. Further, the bill redefines information content provider to encompass any person who editorializes or affirmatively and substantively modifies the content of another person or entity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:48Z | |
| 116-hr-8154 | 116 | hr | 8154 | Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] | OR | R | W000791 | 0 | Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Broadcast Incubator Program to provide a mechanism for an established broadcaster and an emerging broadcaster to enter into an incubation relationship that supports the entry of new and diverse voices in the broadcasting industry. | 2023-01-11T13:45:02Z | |
| 116-hr-8115 | 116 | hr | 8115 | DIGIT Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-25 | 2020-08-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] | VT | D | W000800 | 1 | Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act or the DIGIT Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to convene a working group of federal stakeholders to provide recommendations regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), and it establishes a steering committee composed of stakeholders outside the federal government to advise the working group. The IoT is a system of interrelated devices connected to a network and each other that exchange data without requiring human interaction (e.g., smart home devices, medical monitoring devices, and wearable fitness trackers). The working group must (1) identify federal laws and regulations, grant practices, budgetary or jurisdictional challenges, and other sector-specific policies that affect IoT development; (2) consider policies or programs that encourage and improve coordination among federal agencies with relevant responsibilities; (3) consider implementing recommendations from the steering committee; (4) examine how federal agencies can benefit from, use, prepare for, and secure the IoT; and (5) consult with nongovernmental stakeholders. The steering committee must advise the working group about laws, budgets, individual privacy, security, small business challenges, and any international proceedings or negotiations affecting the IoT. Lastly, the Federal Communications Commission must (1) seek public comment on the IoT's spectrum needs, regulatory barriers, and growth with licensed and unlicensed spectrum; and (2) submit a summary of those comments to Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:45:23Z | |
| 116-hr-8044 | 116 | hr | 8044 | Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 26 | Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years. | 2023-01-11T13:45:26Z | |
| 116-hr-8048 | 116 | hr | 8048 | State and Local IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-14 | 2020-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. | House | Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | L000559 | 10 | State and Local IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Improvement Act This bill establishes in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant programs to assist states and Indian tribal governments with emergency information technology (IT) expenses and modernization, and to assist state, local, tribal, or territorial governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats. Specifically, the bill establishes a Public Health Emergency Information Technology Grant Program to make grants to states and tribal governments for emergency IT expenses during a public health emergency, specifically COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill establishes in DHS the Modernizing IT Grant Program to make grants to states and Indian tribal governments to modernize IT to securely enable digital delivery of government services. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) shall distribute grants to states for addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to the information systems of state, local, tribal, or territorial governments. The CISA must (1) establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency Committee; (2) develop and make publicly available a Homeland Security Strategy to Improve the Cybersecurity of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments; (3) conduct a study to assess the feasibility of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail of approved government employees in cyber workforce positions to the agency; and (4) develop a resource guide for use by state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials. | 2023-01-11T13:45:26Z | |
| 116-hr-8055 | 116 | hr | 8055 | STEM Educator Awards Equity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] | MP | D | S001177 | 2 | STEM Educator Awards Equity Act This bill increases from 108 to 110 the number of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching the President must award each year. The awards are given to kindergarten through grade 12 school teachers of mathematics and science who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability. In selecting teachers for an award, the President shall select at least one teacher each from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. | 2023-01-11T13:45:26Z | |
| 116-hr-8058 | 116 | hr | 8058 | Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | S001196 | 31 | Chinese Research Funds Accounting Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on federal funding made available to entities located in China or majority owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party for research in the five years prior to enactment of this bill. Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this bill, the GAO shall brief Congress on the data that is available with respect to federal funding made available to such entities for research. | 2023-01-11T13:45:25Z | |
| 116-hr-7998 | 116 | hr | 7998 | NIST COVIDâ19 Cybersecurity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-11 | 2020-08-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] | KY | R | B001282 | 4 | NIST COVID-19 Cybersecurity Act This bill instructs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to consider institutions of higher education when facilitating and supporting the development of a voluntary, consensus-based, industry-led set of standards, guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes to cost-effectively reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure. In using such authority, NIST shall disseminate and make publicly available resources to help research institutions and institutions of higher education identify, assess, manage, and reduce their cybersecurity risk related to conducting research with respect to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). | 2023-01-11T13:45:28Z | |
| 116-hr-8000 | 116 | hr | 8000 | Ensuring Network Security Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-11 | 2020-08-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | B001251 | 1 | Ensuring Network Security Act This bill expands eligibility and establishes distribution priority for funds provided under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The program reimburses providers of advanced communications service for costs associated with replacing communications equipment or services that pose a threat to national security. Specifically, the bill increases from 2 million to 10 million the number of customers that an eligible provider may serve. Further, the bill establishes priority for the allocation of reimbursement funds to applicants, providing that such funds shall be distributed first to applicants that have 2 million or fewer customers; subsequently, to applicants that are accredited public or private noncommercial educational institutions providing their own facilities-based education broadband service; and finally, to certain other applicants that are designated as eligible telecommunications carriers. | 2023-01-11T13:45:28Z | |
| 116-hr-7972 | 116 | hr | 7972 | Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-07 | 2020-08-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000566 | 1 | Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2020 This bill sets aside 10% of the net proceeds from spectrum auctions to be deposited into a Rural Broadband Assessment and Deployment Fund, which shall be used for the buildout of broadband networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must use the fund to establish one or more programs to address (1) gaps in broadband internet access service coverage in high-cost rural areas, and (2) insufficient funding of other programs that could adversely affect the sustainability of broadband services or comparability of rates supported by such programs. Further, the FCC must establish transparency and accountability requirements for addressing such coverage gaps and funding shortfalls, and it must report annually on the distribution of amounts from the fund. | 2023-01-11T13:45:29Z | |
| 116-s-4472 | 116 | s | 4472 | Ensuring Network Security Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-06 | 2020-12-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640. | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 2 | Ensuring Network Security Act This bill expands eligibility and establishes distribution priority for funds provided under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program. The program reimburses providers of advanced communications service for costs associated with replacing communications equipment or services that pose a threat to national security. Specifically, the bill increases from 2 million to 10 million the number of customers that an eligible provider may serve. Further, the bill establishes priority for the allocation of reimbursement funds to applicants, providing that such funds shall be distributed first to applicants that have 2 million or fewer customers; subsequently, to applicants that are accredited public or private noncommercial educational institutions providing their own facilities-based education broadband service; and finally, to any remaining approved applicants. | 2023-01-11T13:43:51Z | |
| 116-s-4515 | 116 | s | 4515 | ACCESS the Internet Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Senate | Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] | WV | D | M001183 | 2 | Accelerating Connected Care and Education Support Services on the Internet Act or the ACCESS the Internet Act This bill provides funding to support distance learning and connected care in response to COVID-19. Specifically, the bill provides funds for (1) elementary and secondary school emergency relief grants to purchase internet-connected devices and associated services that support distance learning, (2) a pilot program to award grants for the purchase and distribution of internet-connected devices for libraries in rural and low-income areas, (3) the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission, and (4) the furnishing of internet-connected devices and associated services to veterans for accessing telehealth services. | 2023-01-11T13:45:16Z | |
| 116-sres-675 | 116 | sres | 675 | A resolution congratulating the men and women of the Commercial Crew Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation and astronauts Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley on the successful completion of the Crew Dragon Demo-2 test flight. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-06 | 2020-08-06 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5289) | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 4 | This resolution congratulates the men and women of the Commercial Crew Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) and astronauts Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley on the successful completion of the Crew Dragon Demo-2 test flight. | 2023-01-11T13:45:15Z | |
| 116-hr-7931 | 116 | hr | 7931 | PIRCS Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-04 | 2020-08-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] | PA | D | H001085 | 3 | PFAS Interagency Research Coordination Strategy Act or the PIRCS Act This bill directs the National Science and Technology Council to establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal activities to advance research and development needed to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing. The interagency working group shall (1) provide for interagency coordination of federally funded PFAS research and development, and (2) develop and update every two years a strategic plan for federal support for PFAS research and development. | 2023-01-11T13:45:30Z | |
| 116-s-4411 | 116 | s | 4411 | Governors' Broadband Development Fund Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-04 | 2020-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 2 | Governors' Broadband Development Fund Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Broadband Development Grant Program, under which the Federal Communications Commission shall make grants of at least $75 million to states for broadband development. A state that receives such a grant must give priority to opportunity zones and unserved areas or locations and must expend at least 5% of the grant funds in a technologically neutral manner to support broadband adoption by populations that face barriers to digital equity. | 2023-01-11T13:45:21Z | |
| 116-s-4422 | 116 | s | 4422 | Connecting Minority Communities Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-08-04 | 2020-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 8 | Connecting Minority Communities Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, the Connecting Minority Communities Task Force, and the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program to facilitate, foster, and fund broadband internet access service and digital literacy in minority communities. | 2023-01-11T13:45:21Z | |
| 116-hr-7808 | 116 | hr | 7808 | Stop the Censorship Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-29 | 2020-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 23 | Stop the Censorship Act of 2020 This bill modifies a social media company's immunity from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Under current law, the immunity applies for action taken to restrict content that is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. The bill eliminates immunity for restricting content that is otherwise objectionable and applies such immunity when a company restricts content that is unlawful or that promotes violence or terrorism. Under current law, such immunity also applies to actions taken to enable or make available the technical means to restrict access to such content. The bill applies this immunity to actions taken that provide users with the option to restrict access to any material, regardless of whether such material is constitutionally protected. | 2023-01-11T13:45:49Z | |
| 116-s-4337 | 116 | s | 4337 | BAD ADS Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] | MO | R | H001089 | 0 | Behavioral Advertising Decisions Are Downgrading Services Act or the BAD ADS Act This bill limits the protection of certain providers of interactive computer services from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on their platforms. Specifically, the bill removes such protection if a provider (1) displays behavioral advertising (e.g., advertising based on the personal traits or previous behavior of a user), or (2) provides data regarding a user to another person knowing that the other person will use that data to create or display behavioral advertising. A covered provider is any entity that provides an interactive computer service whereby information from other content providers is distributed and which, during the previous year, had more than (1) $1.5 billion in global revenue, and (2) 30 million U.S. users or 300 million worldwide users. | 2023-01-11T13:45:34Z | |
| 116-hr-7782 | 116 | hr | 7782 | Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-24 | 2020-07-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | P000604 | 2 | Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2020 This bill requires a cable company operating within a state to carry certain low power stations if, among other requirements, (1) the state has no exclusive, in-state broadcast television market within its boundaries; (2) there are no full power commercial network affiliates (i.e., ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX) that are licensed to, and principally operate within, the state; and (3) such low power station provides a minimum of 19 weekly hours of locally produced news, public affairs, and informational programming relevant to the residents and communities of the state. | 2023-01-11T13:45:50Z | |
| 116-hr-7760 | 116 | hr | 7760 | To make a supplemental appropriation for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program of the Federal Communications Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-23 | 2020-07-23 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7] | VA | D | S001209 | 13 | This bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Under the program, the FCC provides funding for health care providers to purchase telecommunications services, information services, and devices necessary to provide critical connected care services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. | 2023-01-11T13:45:50Z | |
| 116-s-4291 | 116 | s | 4291 | DEPLOY Broadband Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-23 | 2020-07-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] | CO | R | G000562 | 0 | Developing Economic Prosperity and Linking Our Youth through Broadband Act or the DEPLOY Broadband Act This bill provides $6.5 billion to the Federal Communications Commission for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure in unserved areas, and it establishes a minimum set-aside of 10% from the proceeds of certain spectrum auctions for broadband build-out in unserved or underserved areas. | 2023-01-11T13:45:36Z | |
| 116-s-4286 | 116 | s | 4286 | RISE Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-22 | 2020-12-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 5 | Research Investment to Spark the Economy Act of 2020 or the RISE Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and Transportation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation, and Environmental Protection Agency to provide support for research regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or research disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support may be used to provide supplemental funding to extend the duration of a grant to a research institution, national laboratory, or individual that was awarded prior to the enactment of this bill, or to expand the purposes of such a grant as specified; provide supplemental funding through existing competitively awarded cooperative agreements and contracts to cover the increased costs of construction of scientific facilities and equipment that have been delayed because of COVID-19; and award grants and cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education to conduct research on the behavioral, social, or economic effects of COVID-19 and the responses to the disease or on the effectiveness of such responses. Agencies must provide the support as rapidly as possible. Provided funds shall remain available for expenditure for up to two years. | 2023-01-11T13:43:51Z | |
| 116-s-4234 | 116 | s | 4234 | Ensuring Public Safetyâs Access to Airwaves Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-21 | 2020-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 2 | Ensuring Public Safety's Access to Airwaves Act of 2020 This bill repeals the requirement that the Federal Communications Commission reallocate designated spectrum currently used for public safety. Further, it requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, taking into account certain considerations, to identify a specified amount of federal spectrum that shall be reallocated for the provision of private commercial mobile and fixed wireless broadband internet access service. | 2023-01-11T13:45:38Z | |
| 116-s-4226 | 116 | s | 4226 | Assessing a Cyber State of Distress Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-20 | 2020-07-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 3 | Assessing a Cyber State of Distress Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing (1) an authority for the declaration of a cyber state of distress, and (2) a Cyber Response and Recovery Fund. Both required assessments shall include a review of recommendations by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission established to develop a consensus on a strategic approach to defending the United States in cyberspace against cyberattacks of significant consequences. Further, the assessment of an authority for declaring a cyber state of distress shall include the development of additional recommendations relating to (1) any determinations that DHS should make and other actions that should be taken before DHS is authorized to declare or renew a cyber state of distress, (2) the definition of the term significant cyber incident, and (3) the appropriate duration of a cyber state of distress. The assessment of a Cyber Response and Recovery Fund shall include the development of additional recommendations relating to (1) the administration of such a fund, (2) the eligibility of entities that may receive support from such fund, and (3) allowable expenses for such fund. DHS must provide a briefing that includes findings from each assessment and legislative proposals for the establishment of an authority for the declaration of a cyber state of distress and a Cyber Response and Recovery Fund. | 2023-01-11T13:45:39Z | |
| 116-hr-7660 | 116 | hr | 7660 | Stop Coronavirus Scams Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-16 | 2020-07-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] | MN | R | S001212 | 1 | Stop Coronavirus Scams Act of 2020 This bill doubles the applicable forfeiture penalty, criminal fine, and term of imprisonment for anyone who provides misleading or inaccurate caller identification information in an attempt to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value by using false information related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). | 2023-01-11T13:45:54Z | |
| 116-hr-7588 | 116 | hr | 7588 | Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-13 | 2020-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House | Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] | NY | R | K000386 | 2 | Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2020 This bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to carry out specified reviews related to the ability of CISA to carry out its mission. Specifically, CISA must undertake a review that includes an assessment of (1) how additional budget resources could be used for certain projects, (2) whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks to critical infrastructure, and (3) its facilities and their suitability to support current and projected mission requirements. Additionally, the GSA must review CISA's assessment of its facilities and make recommendations regarding necessary resources for procuring or building new or augmented facilities. | 2023-01-11T13:45:57Z | |
| 116-hr-7590 | 116 | hr | 7590 | To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a pilot program for the purpose of carrying out a talent exchange program between the private sector and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-13 | 2020-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House | Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] | NY | R | K000386 | 2 | This bill establishes a pilot program for carrying out a talent exchange between the private sector and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to improve national security through public-private collaboration. To carry out the program, CISA may arrange for the temporary assignment of (1) the employees of a participating private sector entity to CISA, or (2) CISA employees to a participating private sector entity. CISA must report on the private sector entities to and from which employees were assigned, the positions held by such employees, and the tasks such employees performed while so assigned. | 2023-01-11T13:45:57Z | |
| 116-hr-7520 | 116 | hr | 7520 | National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-09 | 2020-07-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 6 | National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the national broadband plan, which establishes benchmarks to meet the goal of ensuring that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability. Such update shall include (1) an assessment of the progress in achieving the goals of the original national broadband plan; (2) an examination of the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on how people learn, work, receive medical information and treatment, and participate in civic communications; and (3) an analysis of the change in reliance people will have on services enabled by broadband internet access service as a result of COVID-19. The FCC must report annually on its progress toward achieving the goals of the updated national broadband plan. | 2023-01-11T13:46:00Z | |
| 116-hr-7559 | 116 | hr | 7559 | FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-09 | 2020-07-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] | TX | R | O000168 | 1 | Fundamentally Understanding the Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2020 This bill directs the Chief Technology Officer, in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence to advise the President on matters relating to the development of artificial intelligence, including: U.S. competitiveness, including the promotion of investment into the development of artificial intelligence; the U.S. workforce, including the potential for using artificial intelligence for rapid retraining of workers, due to the possible effect of technological displacement; education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to prepare workers as the needs of employers change; open sharing of data and research on artificial intelligence; international cooperation and competitiveness, including the competitive international landscape for artificial intelligence-related industries; matters relating to individual civil rights, including how rights are or will be affected by the use of artificial intelligence technology and whether such uses should be subject to additional controls, oversight, or limitations; and matters relating to urbanization and the development of smart cities. | 2023-01-11T13:45:58Z | |
| 116-hr-7494 | 116 | hr | 7494 | Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-06 | 2020-07-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] | AZ | D | O000171 | 1 | Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish a pilot program seeking, through public-private partnerships, to (1) refurbish internet-capable devices; and (2) establish or carry out donation, lending, or purchasing programs that increase access to such refurbished devices for individuals who do not have internet-capable devices. The NTIA must also develop recommendations for states and Native American tribes on best practices for reducing the barriers to, and increasing the adoption of, broadband internet access service. | 2023-01-11T13:46:01Z | |
| 116-s-4195 | 116 | s | 4195 | PROTECT Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-02 | 2020-07-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] | NV | D | R000608 | 1 | Providing Resources for Ongoing Training and Education in Cyber Technologies Act of 2020 or the PROTECT Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program. | 2023-01-11T13:45:40Z | |
| 116-s-4201 | 116 | s | 4201 | A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-02 | 2020-07-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] | OH | R | P000449 | 6 | This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take specified actions to expedite the provision of broadband internet access service in unserved rural areas. Specifically, the FCC must modify the framework for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, which aims to facilitate the provision of broadband service to areas that are wholly unserved. Among other requirements, the FCC (1) must accept long-form applications prior to such auction from applicants that are willing to commit to a specified schedule for deploying broadband internet access service, and (2) shall not require applicants to be designated as eligible telecommunications carriers in order to receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support. In addition, the bill establishes a deadline of October 1, 2020, for the FCC to create broadband maps that depict the extent of availability of broadband service in the United States and the areas that remain unserved. | 2023-01-11T13:45:39Z | |
| 116-hr-7447 | 116 | hr | 7447 | To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | C000537 | 22 | This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take specified actions to expedite the provision of broadband internet access service in unserved rural areas. Specifically, the FCC must modify the framework for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, which aims to facilitate the provision of broadband service to areas that are wholly unserved. Among other requirements, the FCC (1) must accept long-form applications prior to such auction from applicants that are willing to commit to a specified schedule for deploying broadband internet access service, and (2) shall not require applicants to be designated as eligible telecommunications carriers in order to receive Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support. In addition, the bill establishes a deadline of October 1, 2020, for the FCC to create broadband maps that depict the extent of availability of broadband service in the United States and the areas that remain unserved. | 2023-01-11T13:46:02Z | |
| 116-s-4131 | 116 | s | 4131 | Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 8 | Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act This bill establishes measures related to expanding broadband infrastructure and access in unserved and underserved communities. The bill creates the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth, and it provides funding for programs that (1) promote digital equity and broadband capacity building, (2) provide discounts on broadband service for low-income consumers, and (3) subsidize internet services for schools and libraries. The bill establishes specified transparency requirements, such as making federal broadband data available to local governments. It also requires the Federal Communications Commission to expand broadband access for unserved and underserved communities and make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-Rate program. | 2023-01-11T13:45:42Z | |
| 116-hr-7421 | 116 | hr | 7421 | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-06-30 | 2020-09-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. | House | Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] | SC | R | D000615 | 0 | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish an interagency strike force to increase specified agencies' prioritization of reviews for communications use authorizations on federal property. | 2022-02-09T02:56:17Z | |
| 116-hr-7432 | 116 | hr | 7432 | Donât Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-06-30 | 2020-06-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] | IL | D | S001190 | 13 | Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2020 This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources. The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. | 2022-02-09T00:10:47Z | |
| 116-hres-1031 | 116 | hres | 1031 | Condemning the cyber attacks on American persons and organizations conducting research related to COVID-19 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that those responsible for perpetrating such belligerent acts should face consequences. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-06-30 | 2020-06-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] | IL | R | K000378 | 0 | This resolution condemns the cyberattacks perpetrated against American persons and organizations engaged in COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) research. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should respond to such attacks using existing authorities to punish those responsible and dissuade future attacks. | 2023-01-11T13:46:21Z | |
| 116-s-4113 | 116 | s | 4113 | BRIDGE Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2020-06-30 | 2020-06-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 1 | Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy Act of 2020 or BRIDGE Act This bill establishes a grant program through which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must award grants to states and tribes for use in deploying broadband to certain areas. The bill also provides funding for the FCC to create broadband maps. | 2023-01-11T13:46:07Z |
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