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| 117-hr-9695 | 117 | hr | 9695 | Platform Integrity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 1 | Platform Integrity Act This bill specifies that providers and users of interactive computer services (e.g., social media) may be held liable for third-party content if they promote or otherwise recommend the content. | 2023-08-23T21:00:30Z | |
| 117-hr-9670 | 117 | hr | 9670 | Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] | OH | R | J000292 | 0 | Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act This bill limits the adoption and enforcement of private land use restrictions (e.g., rules of a homeowners' association) that prohibit or impair the installation, operation, or maintenance of an amateur station antenna on property controlled by an amateur radio operator. | 2023-08-04T14:15:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9664 | 117 | hr | 9664 | Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | L000589 | 0 | Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change certain data emission limits that apply to amateur radio operators. Specifically, the FCC must replace the current symbol rate limit with a maximum bandwidth limit. | 2023-12-13T19:00:22Z | |
| 117-s-5339 | 117 | s | 5339 | Platform Accountability and Transparency Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 3 | Platform Accountability and Transparency Act This bill increases access to the data of large technology platforms (i.e., platforms with at least 50 million unique monthly users in the United States) in order to facilitate research concerning activities on those platforms, particularly by requiring platforms to disclose data to researchers who participate in a research program jointly established by the National Science Foundation and the Federal Trade Commission. | 2023-08-24T20:30:26Z | |
| 117-s-5351 | 117 | s | 5351 | Stopping Unlawful Negative Machine Impacts through National Evaluation Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] | OH | R | P000449 | 0 | Stopping Unlawful Negative Machine Impacts through National Evaluation Act This bill makes an entity that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform decisions liable for violations of civil rights laws caused by those decisions in the same manner and to the same extent as if the entity made the decision without using AI. Additionally, the bill establishes a temporary program within the National Institute of Technology and Standards to evaluate AI systems for bias and discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, and other protected characteristics and assist in mitigating those effects. The program terminates on December 31, 2028. | 2023-08-29T17:30:32Z | |
| 117-s-5298 | 117 | s | 5298 | A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 2 | This bill authorizes the Science and Technology Directorate to extend, during FY2023 and under certain circumstances, liability protections that apply if qualified anti-terrorism technologies are deployed in defense against, in response to, or for recovery from an act of terrorism. | 2023-08-28T21:08:06Z | |
| 117-hr-9569 | 117 | hr | 9569 | ALERT Parity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] | OH | R | J000292 | 1 | Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act or the ALERT Parity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to facilitate the provision of emergency communication services (e.g., 9-1-1 calls and emergency alerts) in unserved areas. An unserved area is one that has no commercial mobile service capable of providing emergency services because of a lack of infrastructure, destruction of infrastructure, a power outage, or other reason. | 2023-08-23T18:30:27Z | |
| 117-hr-9534 | 117 | hr | 9534 | Space SSA Transition Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 1 | Space Safety and Situational Awareness Transition Act of 2022 or the Space SSA Transition Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process to transition responsibilities for space situational awareness capabilities (i.e., the knowledge and characterization of space objects and their operational environment to facilitate decisions that support safe, stable, and sustainable space activities) from the Department of Defense to the Department of Commerce by December 31, 2025. The bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish research and development programs related to space situational awareness. | 2023-08-25T22:47:52Z | |
| 117-s-5259 | 117 | s | 5259 | SCREEN Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 0 | Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act or the SCREEN Act This bill requires certain interactive computer services that create, host, or otherwise make available pornographic content to use technologies to verify the age of users in order to prevent those under 18 years of age from accessing such content. | 2023-08-24T20:15:23Z | |
| 117-s-5260 | 117 | s | 5260 | Interstate Obscenity Definition Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 0 | Interstate Obscenity Definition Act This bill expands the prohibition on transmitting obscene content via interstate or foreign communications by providing for a broader definition of obscenity in statute and eliminating a requirement that obscene content be transmitted with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass a person. | 2023-08-24T20:30:26Z | |
| 117-hr-9489 | 117 | hr | 9489 | National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-12 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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 | 1 | National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program to integrate the resources of DOE, including the Office of Science, the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, to provide research and development and response capabilities to respond to long-term biotechnology threats facing the United States, and any remaining threats posed by COVID-19. The Office of Science shall support research that harnesses the capabilities of the national laboratories to address advanced biological threats of national security significance. The Office of Science shall promote cooperative research and development activities under the program, including collaboration between appropriate industry and academic institutions to promote innovation and the creation of knowledge. No less frequently than biennially, DOE shall develop a strategic research plan under the program. | 2023-08-15T21:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9463 | 117 | hr | 9463 | SAT Streamlining Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] | WA | R | M001159 | 1 | Satellite And Telecommunications Streamlining Act of 2022 or the SAT Streamlining Act of 2022 This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission to revise its regulations that govern licenses and grants of U.S. market access (and renewals and modifications of such licenses and grants) for geostationary and nongeostationary orbital satellites. Geostationary orbital satellites maintain a stationary position in orbit while nongeostationary satellites move in relation to the Earth's surface. These satellites may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services. Matters that must be addressed in the regulations include deadlines for decisions regarding the licenses or grants of market access, space safety and orbital debris, and sharing of the electromagnetic spectrum band by licensees and grantees. | 2023-07-27T16:45:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9464 | 117 | hr | 9464 | Secure Space Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] | NJ | D | P000034 | 1 | Secure Space Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting licenses or access to U.S. markets for non-geostationary orbit satellite systems to certain producers or providers of communications equipment or services. Specifically, the FCC may not grant a license or market access to an entity that produces or provides equipment or a service that the FCC determines poses an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of U.S. persons (e.g., Huawei Technologies Company and China Mobile International USA Inc.). Non-geostationary satellite systems are comprised of satellites that do not maintain a stationary position but rather move in relation to the Earth's surface; they may be used to provide broadband and other telecommunications services. | 2023-05-02T03:45:21Z | |
| 117-hr-9376 | 117 | hr | 9376 | National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] | OK | R | L000491 | 4 | National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act This bill establishes the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to advance relevant technologies and capabilities related to unmanned aircraft systems (or drones). It also requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, and various other federal agencies to support research, development, and related activities concerning drones. Additionally, the bill (1) limits the Federal Aviation Administration's authority to regulate drones that are flown for research purposes and meet conditions to limit risks to other aircraft; and (2) prohibits the purchase or operation of a drone from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, except for research to improve U.S. capabilities to counter drones. | 2023-10-13T16:00:21Z | |
| 117-s-5137 | 117 | s | 5137 | Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] | SD | R | T000250 | 3 | Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022 This bill merges the pilot ReConnect Loan and Grant Program with existing loans and grants provided by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to facilitate broadband access to rural areas that lack sufficient access to broadband. Unobligated amounts available for the pilot program must be transferred and made available, without further appropriations, to this merged program. The bill specifies eligibility criteria and other requirements that apply to the merged program. For example, the bill limits funds from the merged program to projects in areas where at least 90% of the households lack sufficient access to broadband services, which is currently required under the pilot program. Other changes in the bill address procedures for contesting the accuracy of broadband maps that are used to identify eligible areas. It also requires efforts to increase coordination concerning broadband initiatives between USDA, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Telecommunications Information Administration. | 2023-08-04T11:30:31Z | |
| 117-hr-9333 | 117 | hr | 9333 | Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 4 | Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 This bill expands, and establishes new, requirements to increase the accessibility of communications technologies for individuals who are blind or deaf or have other disabilities, including by requiring closed captioning for online video programming and audio descriptions for both online and televised video programming. | 2023-08-22T19:45:23Z | |
| 117-hr-9334 | 117 | hr | 9334 | Quantum in Practice Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] | IA | R | F000446 | 4 | Quantum in Practice Act This bill expands the National Quantum Initiative to specifically include quantum modeling and simulation. | 2023-09-07T14:45:22Z | |
| 117-s-5121 | 117 | s | 5121 | Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 6 | Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 This bill expands, and establishes new, requirements to increase the accessibility of communications technologies for individuals who are blind or deaf or have other disabilities, including by requiring closed captioning for online video programming and audio descriptions for both online and televised video programming. | 2023-09-01T14:15:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1473 | 117 | hres | 1473 | Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2022, as "National GIS Day". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001114 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of National GIS Day and encourages the continued use of geographic information system (GIS) technology to learn, address societal challenges, and drive economic growth. | 2023-08-15T14:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9236 | 117 | hr | 9236 | Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-10-25 | 2022-10-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | S001196 | 1 | Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries. An entity must be listed if China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia (or organizations subject to the jurisdictions of those governments) owns 10% or more of the entity. | 2023-08-22T19:30:31Z | |
| 117-hres-1440 | 117 | hres | 1440 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 16 through October 22, 2022, as "National Chemistry Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-10-18 | 2022-10-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4] | MI | R | M001194 | 1 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Chemistry Week. The resolution also recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields. | 2022-12-30T20:19:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9180 | 117 | hr | 9180 | Identifying Propaganda on Our Airwaves Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 0 | Identifying Propaganda on Our Airwaves Act This bill requires radio station licensees to obtain information from additional sources designated by the Federal Communications Commission when verifying (for purposes of announcing) if a foreign governmental entity paid for or furnished radio programming. The bill also specifies when licensees must obtain information and sets out related recordkeeping requirements. | 2023-09-01T14:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9129 | 117 | hr | 9129 | American Technology Leadership Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] | CO | D | C001121 | 1 | American Technology Leadership Act of 2022 This bill establishes an Office of Global Competition Analysis. The purposes of the office are to carry out a program of analysis on U.S. leadership in technology and innovation sectors critical to national security and economic prosperity relative to other countries, particularly those countries that are strategic competitors of the United States; and support policy development and decision-making to ensure U.S. leadership in technology and innovation sectors critical to national security and economic prosperity. To carry out the purposes, the office may enter into an agreement with a public-private or a federally funded research and development center, a university affiliated research center, or consortium of such centers. Periodically, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Economic Council, and the National Security Council, in coordination with other executive agencies, shall jointly determine the analytical priorities of the office. | 2023-08-02T19:45:21Z | |
| 117-sres-815 | 117 | sres | 815 | A resolution designating the week of October 16 through 22, 2022, as "National Chemistry Week". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6052-6053; text: CR S5557-5558) | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 2 | This resolution designates the week beginning on October 16, 2022, as National Chemistry Week. The resolution also recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields. | 2023-08-03T14:00:27Z | |
| 117-hres-1399 | 117 | hres | 1399 | Expressing support for the designation of the month of November 2022 as "National XR Month". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50] | CA | R | I000056 | 3 | This resolution supports the designation of National XR Month. XR is an umbrella term for augmented reality and other immersive technologies that integrate digital content with physical environments. | 2022-12-29T12:48:47Z | |
| 117-hr-8919 | 117 | hr | 8919 | NPR Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] | TX | R | J000304 | 1 | No Partisan Radio Act or the NPR Act This bill prohibits federal funding of National Public Radio (NPR), including by prohibiting the use of federal funds received by a public broadcast station to pay dues to or purchase programming from NPR. | 2022-12-29T12:33:47Z | |
| 117-hr-8858 | 117 | hr | 8858 | Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | M001163 | 4 | Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process for establishing the Foundation for Digital Equity to raise funding for, develop programs and partnerships to, and otherwise support efforts to expand access to broadband internet and promote digital literacy, inclusion, and equity. The bill authorizes the foundation to carry out a range of activities to advance its mission, such as (1) establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners, and (2) awarding grants. | 2023-08-04T17:30:26Z | |
| 117-s-4865 | 117 | s | 4865 | Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] | NM | D | L000570 | 6 | Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process for establishing the Foundation for Digital Equity to raise funding for, develop programs and partnerships to, and otherwise support efforts to expand access to broadband internet and promote digital literacy, inclusion, and equity. The bill authorizes the foundation to carry out a range of activities to advance its mission, such as (1) establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners, and (2) awarding grants. | 2023-08-04T21:22:06Z | |
| 117-sres-768 | 117 | sres | 768 | A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4805; text: CR S4643-4644) | Senate | Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] | ID | R | C000880 | 6 | This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. | 2022-12-17T05:23:32Z | |
| 117-s-4814 | 117 | s | 4814 | ORBITS Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-12 | 2022-12-22 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000273 | 3 | Orbital Sustainability Act of 2022 or the ORBITS Act of 2022 This bill directs specified agencies to take actions to remediate orbital debris (human-made space objects that are no longer in use and can harm orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities). First, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) must publish and periodically update a list of orbital debris that pose the greatest immediate risk of harm to orbiting satellites and on-orbit activities, establish a demonstration program to foster the development of technologies to remediate the orbital debris on the list, and carry out other research and development activities to advance technologies for remediating orbital debris. NASA (and other relevant agencies) may also contract for remediation services to support the commercial availability of such services. Second, the National Space Council must update the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices within 90 days of the enactment of the bill and update them periodically thereafter. The updates must address matters including satellite constellations and other planned space systems, collision risks, and disposal of space systems after missions. The updates must inform (1) regulations of other agencies concerning orbital debris, and (2) bilateral and multilateral discussions with other countries concerning certain space activities. Third, the Department of Commerce must facilitate the development of standard practices to coordinate on-orbit space traffic. Upon completion of the practices, Commerce and other federal departments must promote their adoption and use for space missions. | 2023-11-09T21:13:47Z | |
| 117-s-4820 | 117 | s | 4820 | Protecting Communications Networks from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 1 | Protecting Communications Networks from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to auction licenses for a specified portion of the electromagnetic spectrum for nonfederal use, shared federal and nonfederal use, or a combination of those uses, with proceeds going towards the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (a program that reimburses certain communications providers for replacing equipment deemed to be a threat to national security). | 2023-08-24T20:15:23Z | |
| 117-s-4796 | 117 | s | 4796 | Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2022 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, broadcast, 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. | 2023-08-24T19:15:24Z | |
| 117-hr-8778 | 117 | hr | 8778 | Home Internet Accessibility Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 10 | Home Internet Accessibility Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on broadband internet capacity in housing that is supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Department of Agriculture. In its report, the GAO must identify such housing that lacks broadband capacity and estimate the costs and time frame necessary to provide broadband capacity in such housing. Additionally, HUD must develop a plan for retrofitting such housing to provide the capacity for broadband internet. | 2023-08-08T16:00:26Z | |
| 117-s-4788 | 117 | s | 4788 | Go Pack Go Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 0 | Go Pack Go Act of 2022 This bill requires a cable operator or satellite carrier to provide their subscribers in specified Wisconsin counties (i.e., Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Iron, Pierce, Polk, Sawyer, St. Croix, or Washburn) the choice of retransmission of (1) the signal of any local network station that the operator or carrier is required to retransmit to the subscriber; (2) an in-state, adjacent-market network station; or (3) both. This will allow residents of such Wisconsin counties currently assigned to an out-of-state Minnesota television market to access programming in Wisconsin. | 2023-08-24T19:15:24Z | |
| 117-hr-8679 | 117 | hr | 8679 | PLAN for Broadband Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] | MI | R | W000798 | 3 | Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act or the PLAN for Broadband Act This bill directs the President to develop and implement a national strategy to improve the coordination and management of federally supported programs for expanding access to and adoption of broadband internet. The President must coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on the strategy's implementation. The Government Accountability Office must study the effectiveness of the strategy and its implementation and make recommendations for improvement. | 2022-12-29T19:03:41Z | |
| 117-s-4767 | 117 | s | 4767 | PLAN for Broadband Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 1 | Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act or the PLAN for Broadband Act This bill directs the President to develop and implement a national strategy to improve the coordination and management of federally supported programs for expanding access to and adoption of broadband internet. The President must coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on the strategy's implementation. The Government Accountability Office must study the effectiveness of the strategy and its implementation and make recommendations for improvement. | 2022-12-29T19:18:37Z | |
| 117-s-4779 | 117 | s | 4779 | ISS Extension Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 0 | ISS Extension Act of 2022 This bill extends U.S. support and use of the International Space Station through FY2030. | 2023-08-01T17:30:25Z | |
| 117-s-4763 | 117 | s | 4763 | GRID Broadband Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] | WA | D | C000127 | 1 | Grants to Rapidly Invest and Deploy Broadband Act of 2022 or the GRID Broadband Act of 2022 This bill establishes a program through which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must award competitive, matching grants for constructing or otherwise expanding fiber optics communications infrastructure to support broadband expansion. Eligible grantees include electric grid operators, transmission owners or operators, and other electric utilities. In awarding the grants, the NTIA must prioritize recipients that, among other activities, monitor threats to and otherwise support the security of the electric grid. | 2023-08-24T19:00:31Z | |
| 117-hr-8645 | 117 | hr | 8645 | Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] | TN | R | K000392 | 6 | Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities. | 2022-12-29T19:03:42Z | |
| 117-s-4699 | 117 | s | 4699 | Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] | AR | R | C001095 | 6 | Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2022 This bill allows a state or federal correctional facility to operate a jamming system to interfere with cellphone signals within inmate housing facilities. | 2022-12-29T19:03:37Z | |
| 117-s-4713 | 117 | s | 4713 | A bill to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to specify additional sources from which a radio station licensee must obtain information to enable the licensee to announce that a foreign governmental entity has paid for a broadcast. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 1 | This bill requires radio station licensees to obtain information from additional sources designated by the Federal Communications Commission when verifying (for purposes of announcing) if a foreign governmental entity paid for or furnished radio programming. The bill also specifies when licensees must obtain information and sets out related recordkeeping requirements. | 2023-08-24T18:30:29Z | |
| 117-hr-8612 | 117 | hr | 8612 | Stop the Censorship Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-29 | 2022-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | G000565 | 9 | Stop the Censorship Act This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. The bill applies such immunity when the company restricts content that is unlawful rather than merely objectionable. Under current law, such immunity also applies to actions taken to enable or make available the technical means to restrict access to material that is objectionable. The bill instead specifies that this immunity applies to actions taken to (1) make available the technical means to restrict access to material that is unlawful, or (2) provide users with the option to restrict access to any material. | 2022-12-29T18:33:50Z | |
| 117-hr-8573 | 117 | hr | 8573 | Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | M001163 | 41 | Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 This bill expressly classifies broadband internet as a telecommunications service rather than an information service for purposes of regulation by the Federal Communications Commission. (Current law treats providers of telecommunications services as common carriers and subjects them to more stringent requirements.) | 2023-08-22T19:15:26Z | |
| 117-hr-8575 | 117 | hr | 8575 | FAIR Contributions Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] | OK | R | M001190 | 2 | Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act or the FAIR Contributions Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers (i.e., providers of online content or services, such as search engines). The fund provides support to high-cost areas, schools and libraries, rural health care facilities, and the Lifeline program (an FCC program that provides a discount on phone service for low-income consumers). The report must consider (1) the type and size of firms and services on which contributions could be assessed, (2) equity issues related to current versus alternative systems for contributing to the fund, (3) the effect of any change to the contribution system on the telecommunications bills of consumers, and (4) the sustainability of the fund and how to ensure that fund disbursements are consistent and predictable over time. | 2023-02-01T17:18:40Z | |
| 117-s-4676 | 117 | s | 4676 | Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 29 | Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 This bill expressly classifies broadband internet as a telecommunications service rather than an information service for purposes of regulation by the Federal Communications Commission. (Current law treats providers of telecommunications services as common carriers and subjects them to more stringent requirements.) | 2023-08-22T20:15:26Z | |
| 117-hr-8545 | 117 | hr | 8545 | To establish a blockchain and cryptocurrency position within the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-27 | 2022-07-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] | FL | D | S001200 | 1 | This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish or designate a blockchain and cryptocurrencies advisory specialist position within the office to coordinate federal activities and advise the President on matters of research and development related to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and distributed ledger technologies. | 2022-12-29T18:18:43Z | |
| 117-s-4634 | 117 | s | 4634 | A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to administer polygraph examinations to certain foreign nationals with access to nonpublic areas or information of the National Laboratories. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-27 | 2022-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 1 | This bill requires the Department of Energy to administer polygraphs to foreign nationals of countries of particular concern (as designated by the State Department based on the country's violations of religious freedom) as a condition of their employment at or internal access to the department's national laboratories. | 2023-08-02T15:30:27Z | |
| 117-hres-1264 | 117 | hres | 1264 | Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to misinformation and the preservation of free speech. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-28 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120. | House | Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] | GA | R | C001103 | 0 | This resolution requests from the President certain information and documents that concern regulating the content of multichannel video programming distributors (e.g., cable operators), broadcast stations, and video streaming services. The resolution also requests information or documents in which the President asks the Federal Communications Commission to take action to regulate Big Tech. | 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z | |
| 117-hres-1271 | 117 | hres | 1271 | Of inquiry requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration relating to broadband service. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-28 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122. | House | Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] | NC | R | H001067 | 0 | This resolution requests that the President provide, within 14 days, certain information and documents concerning specified broadband connectivity programs and related activities carried out by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. | 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z | |
| 117-s-4622 | 117 | s | 4622 | SAFE Advertising Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-26 | 2022-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] | NM | D | L000570 | 1 | Secure And Fair Enforcement Advertising Act of 2022 or the SAFE Advertising Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from taking certain adverse actions against a radio or television station that advertises cannabis or hemp businesses or service providers if the station is licensed in a state where cannabis or hemp products are legal and other conditions are met. It also specifies that proceeds from transactions with legitimate businesses related to cannabis or hemp shall not be considered proceeds from an unlawful activity or require the denial of federal benefits. | 2023-08-04T11:15:21Z | |
| 117-sres-721 | 117 | sres | 721 | A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-26 | 2022-07-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 3 | This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program). The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team. The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide. Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday. | 2023-08-03T15:30:28Z | |
| 117-s-4590 | 117 | s | 4590 | Uncap America Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-21 | 2022-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] | NM | D | L000570 | 1 | Uncap America Act This bill generally prohibits broadband internet service providers from capping the amount of data that customers may download or upload without being subject to additional costs or reduced internet speeds. Broadband internet service providers may, however, impose a data cap if the cap is tailored primarily to address network management or congestion. The Federal Communications Commission must issue regulations that define what constitutes a tailored data cap and otherwise enforce the prohibition. | 2022-12-29T18:48:40Z | |
| 117-hr-8449 | 117 | hr | 8449 | Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7489) | House | Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] | WA | D | S001216 | 1 | Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022 This bill establishes fire weather programs and activities to improve fire forecasting and readiness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shall establish a coordinated fire weather services program within NOAA to support readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience of the United States to wildfires, fire weather, smoke, and other associated conditions, hazards, and impacts in built and natural environments (including at the wildland-urban interface); develop a comprehensive, centralized, and publicly accessible digital presence designed to promote usability of the services, tools, data, and information produced by the program; develop services that provide public access to digital fire weather data and information; seek to acquire sufficient high-performance computing resources and capacity for research, operations, and data storage in support of the program; establish a fire weather testbed to evaluate the accuracy and usability of technology, models, fire weather products and services, and other research to accelerate the implementation and use of new capabilities by NOAA, federal and land management agencies, and other relevant stakeholders; conduct annual post-fire-weather season surveys and assessments; establish an Incident Meteorologist Service within the National Weather Service (NWS); assess resources, personnel, procedures, and activities necessary to maximize the functionality and utility of the automated surface observing system and implement a plan that addresses the findings of the assessment; and conduct a workforce support services assessment of NWS employees engaged in emergency response. | 2022-12-29T18:18:46Z | |
| 117-s-4558 | 117 | s | 4558 | Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 4 | Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish an initiative to research, develop, and demonstrate new technologies and concepts to reduce emissions and noise from aircraft. Emissions to be addressed include carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), water vapor, black carbon, and sulfate aerosols. The goals and objectives of the initiative shall include (1) ensuring U.S. leadership in research and technology innovation leading to substantial reductions in aviation noise and emissions; (2) reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new and replacement aircraft to the extent necessary to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. aviation by 2050; and (3) noise levels from aircraft throughout all phases of flight that do not exceed ambient noise levels in the absence of flight operations in the vicinity of the flight route. | 2022-12-29T18:48:40Z | |
| 117-hr-8407 | 117 | hr | 8407 | Bots Research Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-18 | 2022-07-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11] | CA | D | D000623 | 0 | Bots Research Act This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force to study and report to Congress and relevant federal agencies on the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. | 2022-12-29T18:18:47Z | |
| 117-hr-8400 | 117 | hr | 8400 | WING Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-15 | 2022-07-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] | IA | R | F000446 | 0 | Weather Innovation for the Next Generation Act of 2022 or the WING Act of 2022 This bill directs the National Weather Service to establish a research, development, test, and evaluation program to ensure that weather radar detection and prediction capabilities continue to perform with physical obstructions in their line of sight. | 2022-12-29T18:18:47Z | |
| 117-s-4528 | 117 | s | 4528 | Improving Digital Identity Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-13 | 2022-12-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 616. | Senate | Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ] | AZ | D | S001191 | 1 | Improving Digital Identity Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Improving Digital Identity Task Force to establish a government-wide effort to develop secure methods for governmental agencies to protect the privacy and security of individuals and support reliable, interoperable digital identity verification in the public and private sectors. The Government Accountability Office shall submit to Congress a report on the estimated potential savings, due to the increased adoption and widespread use of digital identification, of (1) the federal government from averted fraud, and (2) the U.S. economy and consumers from averted identity theft. | 2023-08-16T20:00:24Z | |
| 117-hr-8334 | 117 | hr | 8334 | To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of automated telephone equipment to send unsolicited text messages, and for other purposes. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-12 | 2022-07-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] | IL | D | K000391 | 6 | This bill expands and modifies prohibitions on the use of automatic telephone dialing systems to include automated text messages and other functionalities. | 2023-08-22T16:00:34Z | |
| 117-hr-8306 | 117 | hr | 8306 | FINE Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-07 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] | NC | R | H001067 | 0 | Federal Infringements Need Enforcement Act or the FINE Act This bill allows a state attorney general to recover unpaid penalties imposed by the Federal Communications Commission for illegal robocalls and other violations of restrictions on the use of automated telephone equipment. | 2023-08-22T16:00:34Z | |
| 117-hr-8288 | 117 | hr | 8288 | LAUNCHES Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] | FL | D | S001200 | 1 | Leveraging American Understanding of Next-generation Challenges Exploring Space Act or the LAUNCHES Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate access to specified broadband spectrum frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries. Under current law, commercial missions launching from the United States to space must use government-owned spectrum to communicate with the rockets during launch, and private companies must apply to the FCC to receive special temporary authority to use such spectrum. On June 28, 2021, the FCC issued a final rule adopting a nonfederal secondary allocation of the 2200-2290 megahertz frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum for use during commercial space launches and reentries. The bill requires the FCC to adopt service rules for access to additional frequencies for commercial space launches and reentries and complete associated rulemaking activities (e.g., those that set technical specifications and eligibility requirements) to implement the allocation of the frequencies. The FCC must also streamline the process for access authorizations, providing for (1) authorizations to access specified frequencies for multiple commercial space launches and reentries from one or more launch or reentry sites, (2) authorizations for multiple uses of such frequencies for a commercial space launch or reentry, (3) automation of the FCC's review process for access applications, and (4) increased coordination between the FCC and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to speed the review of such applications. | 2023-08-22T14:30:29Z | |
| 117-hr-8249 | 117 | hr | 8249 | Donât Block LGBTQ Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] | IL | D | S001190 | 10 | Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2022 This bill prohibits elementary schools, secondary schools, or public 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. | 2022-12-29T17:33:55Z | |
| 117-hr-8251 | 117 | hr | 8251 | CHIPPING IN Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-28 | 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. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] | MI | D | S001215 | 3 | Creating Helpful Initiatives to Produce Personnel In Needed Growth INdustries Act of 2022 or the CHIPPING IN Act of 2022 This bill requires the National Science Foundation to award funds to institutions of higher education and nonprofits to support workforce and educational development in microelectronics. | 2023-08-01T16:00:28Z | |
| 117-s-4492 | 117 | s | 4492 | Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 2 | Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act This bill requires various studies and reports on the exposure, hazards, and management of 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. Specifically, the bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to conduct a two-phase study and report on the research and development needed to advance human exposure estimation and toxicity hazard estimation of individual or total PFAS. The bill also requires the NSF and the Environmental Protection Agency to jointly enter into an agreement with NASEM to conduct a study and submit a report on the research and development needed to advance the understanding of the extent and implications of environmental contamination by PFAS, how to manage and treat such contamination, and the development of safe alternatives. Finally, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy must submit an implementation plan for federal PFAS research, development, and demonstration activities, taking into account the recommendations of the NASEM reports. | 2022-12-29T17:48:33Z | |
| 117-hr-8178 | 117 | hr | 8178 | GREEN Communications Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | C001067 | 4 | Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act or the GREEN Communications Act This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements for federal agencies concerning the efficiency and resiliency of communications infrastructure. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must competitively award grants and revolving loans to public or private providers, operators, or owners of communications networks or communications infrastructure for efficiency and resiliency projects. The NTIA must also (1) develop best practices concerning energy-efficient and carbon-neutral communications infrastructure, and (2) annually report on the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions of communications infrastructure and certain network outages. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must establish a framework to promote resilient communications networks and communications infrastructure. The FCC must consult with specified federal entities on the framework. The FCC must also report on the feasibility of maintaining a map of projected risks to communications infrastructure arising from severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change; provide technical assistance to a provider, owner, or operator of communications infrastructure concerning risks and vulnerabilities related to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change; and require broadband network outages to be reported to the Network Outage Reporting System. The bill also requires the Department of Energy to report on the projected growth of electrical consumption of, and recommendations for energy efficiency standards for, data centers in the United States. | 2022-12-29T17:18:43Z | |
| 117-hr-8097 | 117 | hr | 8097 | Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 14 | Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish an initiative to research, develop, and demonstrate new technologies and concepts to reduce emissions and noise from aviation. Emissions to be addressed include carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), water vapor, black carbon, and sulfate aerosols. The goals and objectives of the initiative shall include ensuring U.S. leadership in research and technology innovation leading to substantial reductions in aviation noise and greenhouse gas emissions, a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from new aircraft by at least 50% as compared to the highest-performing aircraft technologies in service as of December 31, 2021, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft by 2050, and demonstrating new technologies developed pursuant to the initiative on regional aircraft intended to enter into service by 2030 and single-aisle aircraft designed to accommodate more than 125 passengers intended to enter into service by 2040. | 2022-12-29T17:18:46Z | |
| 117-sres-680 | 117 | sres | 680 | A resolution designating June 2022 as "National Cybersecurity Education Month". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2961; text: CR S2974-2975) | Senate | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] | LA | R | C001075 | 1 | This resolution designates June 2022 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. | 2022-09-05T13:46:09Z | |
| 117-hr-8065 | 117 | hr | 8065 | National R & D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] | FL | R | W000823 | 5 | National R & D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 This bill provides for a national strategy and research and development regarding technologies related to distributed ledgers (e.g., blockchain or Bitcoin). A distributed ledger is a ledger that is shared across and synchronized between a set of distributed nodes (i.e., devices or processes) in a network that store a complete or partial replica of the ledger and meet other requirements. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must develop a national strategy for the research and development of distributed ledger technologies and their applications, including applications of public and permissionless distributed ledgers. The office must coordinate with the National Science and Technology Council and other relevant federal agencies, as appropriate, on the strategy. The national strategy shall include plans to support public and private sector investment and partnerships in research and technology development for societally beneficial applications of distributed ledger technologies, and an identification of additional resources, administrative action, or legislative action recommended to assist with the implementation of such strategy. The National Science Foundation shall make competitive awards to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to support research, including interdisciplinary research, on distributed ledger technologies and their applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology may carry out an applied research project to study and demonstrate the potential benefits and unique capabilities of distributed ledger technologies. | 2023-08-01T15:45:21Z | |
| 117-hr-8027 | 117 | hr | 8027 | To establish within the Executive Office of the President a Technology Competitiveness Council. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-13 | 2022-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 3 | This bill establishes a Technology Competitiveness Council. The President shall establish such council within the Executive Office of the President. The council's responsibilities include developing recommendations for the President on U.S. technology competitiveness and technology-related issues, advising and assisting the President in the development and implementation of national technology policy and strategy; and developing and overseeing the implementation of an annual National Technology Strategy. The strategy shall be designed to maintain U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies essential to U.S. national security and economic prosperity. | 2022-12-29T17:18:48Z | |
| 117-s-4368 | 117 | s | 4368 | American Technology Leadership Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-09 | 2022-06-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 2 | American Technology Leadership Act of 2022 This bill establishes an Office of Global Competition Analysis. The purposes of the office are to carry out a program of analysis on U.S. leadership in technology and innovation sectors critical to national security and economic prosperity relative to other countries, particularly those countries that are strategic competitors of the United States; and support policy development and decision-making to ensure U.S. leadership in technology and innovation sectors critical to national security and economic prosperity. To carry out the purposes, the office shall enter into an agreement with a public-private or a federally funded research and development center, a university affiliated research center, or consortium of such centers. Periodically, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the National Economic Council, and the National Security Council, in coordination with other executive agencies, shall jointly determine the analytical priorities of the office. | 2022-12-29T17:33:53Z | |
| 117-hres-1154 | 117 | hres | 1154 | Expressing support for the designation of June 2022 as "National Cybersecurity Education Month". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] | NY | R | G000597 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of National Cybersecurity Education Month. | 2022-12-29T17:33:55Z | |
| 117-hr-7858 | 117 | hr | 7858 | Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-19 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, 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. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large] | VT | D | W000800 | 0 | Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 This bill establishes a commission to regulate digital platforms. These are online services that facilitate interactions between users and between users and entities (including online services) that offer goods and services. The bill provides the commission with rulemaking, investigative, and related authorities to regulate access to, competition among, and consumer protections for digital platforms. The bill also provides for administrative and judicial enforcement of the regulations. The commission must establish a council of technical experts, representatives of digital platforms, and other experts (e.g., representatives of nonprofit public interest groups and academics) to recommend standards for algorithmic processes and other policies. Additionally, the commission may designate systemically important digital platforms. The bill includes criteria for the commission to use when designating a platform as systemically important (e.g., whether its operations have significant nationwide economic, social, or political impacts). The President must appoint an independent panel to evaluate the commission after five years and recommend whether to extend the commission. | 2023-08-22T15:30:25Z | |
| 117-hr-7819 | 117 | hr | 7819 | Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-18 | 2022-05-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] | CO | D | C001121 | 3 | Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act of 2022 This bill removes the federal liability protection that a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) receives for content provided by third parties (sometimes referred to as Section 230 protection) if the provider operates an online firearms marketplace. Online firearms marketplace refers to an interactive computer service that (1) facilitates firearm-related transactions, (2) advertises or otherwise makes available proposals for transferring firearms, or (3) makes digital instructions for programming a three-dimensional printer to make a firearm. | 2022-12-30T00:04:02Z | |
| 117-hr-7799 | 117 | hr | 7799 | Public Servant Protection Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-17 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] | AR | R | H001072 | 2 | Public Servant Protection Act of 2022 This bill allows government officials to demand that persons and interactive computer service providers (e.g., social media companies) remove certain forms of their personal information from the internet. Specifically, a federal, state, territorial, tribal, or local government official may make a demand in writing for the removal of the official's (or an immediate family member's) home address or home phone number that is publicly displayed online. Within 48 hours of receiving a demand, a person displaying the address or phone number online must remove it and may not publicly display a removed address or phone number online during the 4-year period following receipt of the demand. A provider must also remove within 48 hours of receiving a demand the address or phone number publicly displayed through its service. Officials may sue a person or provider for failing to remove an applicable address or phone number. Courts may award to an aggrieved official injunctive relief, the greater of actual damages or $1,000, and reasonable costs and attorney's fees. | 2022-12-30T00:04:03Z | |
| 117-s-4237 | 117 | s | 4237 | Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-17 | 2022-12-15 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662. | Senate | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] | WA | D | C000127 | 5 | Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022 This bill establishes fire weather programs and activities to improve fire forecasting and readiness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shall establish a coordinated fire weather services program within NOAA to support readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience of the United States to wildfires, fire weather, smoke, and other associated conditions, hazards, and impacts in built and natural environments (including at the wildland-urban interface); develop a comprehensive, centralized, and publicly accessible digital presence designed to promote usability of the services, tools, data, and information produced by the program; seek to acquire sufficient high-performance computing resources and capacity for research, operations, and data storage in support of the program; establish a fire weather testbed to evaluate the accuracy and usability of technology, models, fire weather products and services, and other research to accelerate the implementation and use of new capabilities by NOAA, federal and land management agencies, and other relevant stakeholders; conduct annual post-fire-weather season surveys and assessments; establish an Incident Meteorologist Service within the National Weather Service (NWS); assess resources, personnel, procedures, and activities necessary to maximize the functionality and utility of the automated surface observing system and implement a plan that addresses the findings of the assessment; and conduct a workforce support services assessment of NWS employees engaged in emergency response. | 2023-08-17T14:00:31Z | |
| 117-sres-639 | 117 | sres | 639 | A resolution congratulating Ames Laboratory on 75 years of outstanding service. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2535; text: CR S2549) | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 1 | This resolution congratulates Ames Laboratory for 75 years of outstanding service to the Department of Energy, the United States, and the world in fulfilling its mission as a National Laboratory dedicated to discovery and innovation in the chemical and materials sciences. | 2022-09-04T23:12:32Z | |
| 117-sres-640 | 117 | sres | 640 | A resolution expressing support to increase the growing number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535; text: CR S2549-2550) | Senate | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] | CA | D | P000145 | 1 | This resolution supports the goal of increasing the number of Latino individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a way to promote economic empowerment and sustainability, not only in their community but in the overall economy of the United States. The resolution also supports increasing the representation of Latino individuals in STEM fields to enhance and improve representation and improve performance in the STEM workforce. Finally, the resolution encourages increased federal support for initiatives aimed at boosting the number of Latino students who pursue STEM education and career paths, particularly engineering. | 2022-11-18T11:48:37Z | |
| 117-hr-7777 | 117 | hr | 7777 | Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-16 | 2022-12-19 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680. | House | Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] | CA | D | S001193 | 0 | Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Act This bill establishes within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency an initiative to provide the cybersecurity workforce with no-cost training related to securing industrial control systems. These are information systems used to control industrial processes, such as manufacturing, product handling, production, and distribution. | 2023-12-05T10:26:22Z | |
| 117-hr-7783 | 117 | hr | 7783 | Extending Americaâs Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-16 | 2022-06-15 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0 . | House | Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] | KS | D | D000629 | 3 | Extending America's Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 This bill extends to March 31, 2024, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to auction and license electromagnetic spectrum bands. (Under current law, the authority expires on September 30, 2022.) | 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z | |
| 117-hres-1122 | 117 | hres | 1122 | Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2022, as the "National Day of Light". | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-16 | 2022-05-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Light. The resolution also recognizes the continuing importance of the United States as the world leader in light-based science and technologies. Finally, the resolution recognizes the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists, researchers, innovators, technicians, and entrepreneurs. | 2022-12-30T00:18:37Z | |
| 117-hr-7747 | 117 | hr | 7747 | Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-39] | CA | R | K000397 | 2 | Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation to commission a study on the effects of inflation. Among other requirements, the study must measure the economic impact of inflation on the American people, including an analysis of cost-of-living impacts; assess how the increase in inflation has harmed the American workforce through decreased, less valuable wages; evaluate the impact of inflation on rural and underserved communities throughout the country; and make recommendations to Congress on the impact of further government spending with regard to inflation. | 2022-12-30T00:04:04Z | |
| 117-s-4200 | 117 | s | 4200 | Secure Research Data Network Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 3 | Secure Research Data Network Act This bill establishes a Secure Research Data Network (SRDN) pilot program in the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF shall direct the SRDN to carry out specified responsibilities, including supporting governmentwide evidence-building activities to support policymaking including implementation of agency multiyear evidence-building plans, deploying and operating a SRDN platform for authorized analysts to calculate statistics on data for evidence-building activity purposes using data assets made available by reporting entities for approved projects, and consulting with the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force and considering how to integrate the Task Force's recommendations and road map for expanding access to critical artificial intelligence resources and educational tools into the SRDN. The NSF shall direct the SRDN to develop a plan for and operate a data quality service team who will help reporting entities evaluate their data and prepare it for use with the SRDN platform to achieve approved project goals. The NSF shall establish a SRDN Advisory Board. The Government Accountability Office shall conduct an evaluation of the SRDN pilot program. | 2023-03-08T20:12:44Z | |
| 117-s-4201 | 117 | s | 4201 | Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 0 | Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 This bill establishes a commission to regulate digital platforms. These are online services that facilitate interactions between users and between users and entities (including online services) that offer goods and services. The bill provides the commission with rulemaking, investigative, and related authorities to regulate access to, competition among, and consumer protections for digital platforms. The bill also provides for administrative and judicial enforcement of the regulations. The commission must establish a council of technical experts, representatives of digital platforms, and other experts (e.g., representatives of nonprofit public interest groups and academics) to recommend standards for algorithmic processes and other policies. Additionally, the commission may designate systemically important digital platforms. The bill includes criteria for the commission to use when designating a platform as systemically important (e.g., whether its operations have significant nationwide economic, social, or political impacts). The bill also requires that the commission receive pre-merger notifications concerning designated platforms. The commission may provide recommendations about such mergers to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and those agencies must give the recommendations substantial weight when reviewing such mergers. The bill also requires the commission and any relevant federal agency to consult each other when investigating or regulating the effects of digital platforms on certain matters, including competition and consumer protection. The President must appoint an independent panel to evaluate the commission after five years and recommend whether to extend the commission. | 2023-08-24T15:30:29Z | |
| 117-hres-1105 | 117 | hres | 1105 | Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-11 | 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. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 3 | This resolution supports the goal of increasing Latino individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as a way to promote economic empowerment and sustainability, not only in their community, but in the overall U.S. economy. The resolution also encourages increased federal support for initiatives aimed at boosting the number of Latino students who pursue STEM education and career paths, particularly engineering. Finally, the resolution recognizes the important role that Hispanic-serving institutions and all institutions of higher education must play in order to achieve the goal of increasing Latino individuals in STEM. | 2022-12-30T00:18:37Z | |
| 117-s-4180 | 117 | s | 4180 | ISAAC Alerting Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] | AK | R | S001198 | 1 | Information Sharing And Advanced Communication Alerting Act or the ISAAC Alerting Act This bill requires the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to submit a report that identifies measures, barriers, and recommendations for implementing a 9–1–1 disability alerting system. The alerting system must allow an individual to register and create a profile associated with an individual who has a disability that includes information such as whether the individual is a wandering risk, nonverbal, or physically limited. The alerting system then transmits such information to public safety answering points to be conveyed to first responders. | 2022-12-29T16:48:37Z | |
| 117-hr-7703 | 117 | hr | 7703 | CALM Modernization Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | E000215 | 14 | Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2022 or the CALM Modernization Act of 2022 This bill applies certain requirements concerning the volume of commercials to video streaming services that are supported by advertisements (e.g., Hulu). It also modifies enforcement related to those requirements. Current law requires commercials transmitted via broadcast, cable, and satellite television to have the same average volume as the underlying programming. Under this bill, the Federal Communications Commission must apply through rulemaking similar requirements to ad-supported video streaming services. The bill also modifies enforcement of requirements for moderating the volume of commercials. The commission currently uses a complaint-driven enforcement process. Under this bill, the commission must treat violations of the requirements as violations of the Communications Act of 1934. Additionally, the bill makes rebuttable a presumption that deems a broadcast television station, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor in compliance with the requirements if it appropriately installs and uses certain equipment and software to moderate the volume of commercials. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the requirements, and the commission's enforcement of them, in moderating the volume of commercials. | 2022-12-30T00:04:06Z | |
| 117-hr-7710 | 117 | hr | 7710 | Counter Human Trafficking Research and Development Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-10 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] | WI | D | M001160 | 2 | 2022-12-30T00:04:06Z | ||
| 117-s-4173 | 117 | s | 4173 | CALM Modernization Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 1 | Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2022 or the CALM Modernization Act of 2022 This bill applies certain requirements concerning the volume of commercials to video streaming services that are supported by advertisements (e.g., Hulu). It also modifies enforcement related to those requirements. Current law requires commercials transmitted via broadcast, cable, and satellite television to have the same average volume as the underlying programming. Under this bill, the Federal Communications Commission must apply through rulemaking similar requirements to ad-supported video streaming services. The bill also modifies enforcement of requirements for moderating the volume of commercials. The commission currently uses a complaint-driven enforcement process. Under this bill, the commission must treat violations of the requirements as violations of the Communications Act of 1934. Additionally, the bill makes rebuttable a presumption that deems a broadcast television station, cable operator, or other multichannel video programming distributor in compliance with the requirements if it appropriately installs and uses certain equipment and software to moderate the volume of commercials. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the requirements, and the commission's enforcement of them, in moderating the volume of commercials. | 2022-12-29T16:48:37Z | |
| 117-hres-1090 | 117 | hres | 1090 | Congratulating Ames Laboratory on 75 years of outstanding service. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] | IA | R | F000446 | 0 | This resolution congratulates Ames Laboratory for 75 years of outstanding service to the Department of Energy, the United States, and the world in fulfilling its mission as a National Laboratory dedicated to discovery and innovation in the chemical and materials sciences. | 2022-12-30T00:18:38Z | |
| 117-s-4126 | 117 | s | 4126 | Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-03 | 2022-05-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] | WV | R | C001047 | 1 | Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process to vet applicants for certain funding that supports affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities. Specifically, the process applies to applicants seeking funding under the high-cost universal service programs that provide competitive awards for broadband deployment. As part of the process, the FCC must require applicants to provide a proposal for deploying the broadband network. The proposal must contain enough detail and documentation for the FCC to ascertain whether the applicant has the technical capabilities to deploy the proposed network and deliver services. The FCC must evaluate proposals against reasonable and well-established technical standards. | 2023-03-08T20:12:44Z | |
| 117-s-4123 | 117 | s | 4123 | Enhancing Satellite Cybersecurity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] | GA | D | O000174 | 0 | Enhancing Satellite Cybersecurity Act This bill addresses cybersecurity matters related to commercial satellite systems that are owned or controlled by foreign entities or that have physical structures in foreign countries. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency must consolidate voluntary recommendations for the development, maintenance, and operation of commercial satellite systems. The recommendations must include measures to protect systems against cyber-related vulnerabilities posed by foreign ownership or physical infrastructure that is located in foreign countries. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. In particular, the report must address the extent to which federal agencies rely on foreign systems or systems with physical structures in foreign countries. | 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z | |
| 117-hres-1080 | 117 | hres | 1080 | Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2022, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-29 | 2022-04-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] | MD | D | R000606 | 7 | This resolution (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare. | 2022-12-29T23:18:19Z | |
| 117-hr-7613 | 117 | hr | 7613 | 21st Century FREE Speech Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] | GA | R | G000596 | 1 | 21st Century Foundation for the Right to Express and Engage in Speech Act or the 21st Century FREE Speech Act This bill makes various changes to liability protections and requirements for providers and users of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company). The bill replaces existing liability protections (sometimes referred to as Section 230 protection) related to content provided by third parties with more limited protections. The bill provides some liability protection for third-party content, but the protection shall not apply to a provider or user who carries out certain affirmative acts, such as barring users from the service or restricting access to or availability of material. However, the protection shall apply if the action is taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of obscene, unlawful, or other similarly objectionable material. Additionally, the bill places specific requirements on common carrier technology companies, defined in the bill as providers that offer services to the public and have over 100 million active monthly users. These companies must furnish their services to all persons upon request and in a manner that does not discriminate against or unfairly advantage any particular persons, class of persons, political or religious groups, or localities; and publicly disclose their practices for moderating content, terminating accounts, and related matters. Aggrieved individuals and state entities may sue to enforce these requirements, and the Federal Communications Commission must develop best practices for complying with the requirements. The bill's provisions do not apply to designated areas of law, including criminal law and state law. | 2022-12-29T23:18:21Z | |
| 117-hr-7624 | 117 | hr | 7624 | Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-07-28 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] | PA | D | D000482 | 28 | Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 This bill addresses auctions of, and other matters related to, portions of the electromagnetic spectrum allocated for federal use. The bill also establishes grants for and otherwise modifies provisions concerning next generation 9-1-1 systems (i.e., interoperable Internet Protocol-based systems for receiving 9-1-1 calls). The bill extends to March 31, 2024, the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to auction and license electromagnetic spectrum. (Under current law, the authority expires on September 30, 2022.) Additionally, the bill establishes a process for auctioning specified parts of the spectrum currently allocated for federal use. The Office of Management and Budget must transfer certain funding to federal entities for planning activities related to reallocating and auctioning spectrum while the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Executive Office of the President must oversee the planning. The Department of Commerce must, informed by the planning, identify the spectrum to auction. Further, the bill addresses shared use of spectrum bands by federal and nonfederal users. For example, the NTIA must implement an incumbent informing capability system to manage harmful interference when nonfederal users and incumbent federal entities share spectrum. The bill also establishes the Public Safety and Secure Networks Fund and directs a portion of spectrum auction proceeds to the fund for, among other purposes, reimbursing telecommunications providers for replacing equipment that poses risks to national security and safety. | 2023-08-22T15:45:22Z | |
| 117-hr-7629 | 117 | hr | 7629 | Satellite Cybersecurity Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. | House | Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] | NJ | D | M001203 | 1 | Satellite Cybersecurity Act This bill addresses cybersecurity matters related to commercial satellite systems. Specifically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) must maintain a publicly available clearinghouse of resources concerning the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems. CISA must also consolidate voluntary recommendations for the development, maintenance, and operation of such systems. The recommendations must include measures to protect systems against cyber-related vulnerabilities, risks, and attacks. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and report on federal actions to support the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, including with respect to critical infrastructure sectors. In carrying out its study and report, the GAO must coordinate with designated federal agencies. | 2022-12-29T23:18:21Z | |
| 117-hres-1074 | 117 | hres | 1074 | Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Weather Channel. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] | GA | D | M001208 | 6 | This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Weather Channel. | 2022-12-29T23:18:19Z | |
| 117-s-4109 | 117 | s | 4109 | National R & D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-12-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630. | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 5 | National R & D Strategy for Distributed Ledger Technology Act of 2022 This bill provides for a national strategy and research and development regarding technologies related to distributed ledgers (e.g., blockchain or Bitcoin). A distributed ledger is a ledger that is shared across and synchronized between a set of distributed nodes (i.e., devices or processes) in a network that store a complete or partial replica of the ledger and meet other requirements. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must develop a national strategy for the research and development of distributed ledger technologies and their applications, including applications of public and permissionless distributed ledgers. The office must coordinate with the National Science and Technology Council and other relevant federal agencies, as appropriate, on the strategy. The national strategy shall include plans to support public and private sector investment and partnerships in research and technology development for societally beneficial applications of distributed ledger technologies, and an identification of additional resources, administrative action, or legislative action recommended to assist with the implementation of such strategy. The National Science Foundation shall make competitive awards to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to support research, including interdisciplinary research, on distributed ledger technologies and their applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology may carry out an applied research project to study and demonstrate the potential benefits and unique capabilities of distributed ledger technologies. | 2023-08-16T19:45:18Z | |
| 117-s-4117 | 117 | s | 4117 | Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM] | NM | D | L000570 | 6 | Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 This bill specifies a process for auctioning a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between 3100 megahertz (MHz) and 3540 MHz for nonfederal use, shared federal and nonfederal use, or a combination of those uses. Most wireless technologies (e.g., mobile communication) rely on the electromagnetic spectrum to transmit signals. Specifically, the Office of Management and Budget must transfer funding from the Spectrum Reallocation Fund to federal entities for planning related to the reallocation. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Executive Office of the President must oversee the planning. Informed by the planning, the Department of Commerce must identify at least 200 MHz of spectrum for reallocation. In identifying the spectrum, Commerce must consult with the Department of Defense, the Office of National Science and Technology Policy, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC must (1) adopt rules authorizing the use of the identified spectrum in consultation with the NTIA, and (2) auction licenses for the identified spectrum within seven years of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the President must modify or withdraw (subject to certain limits) current federal assignments of the identified spectrum to increase nonfederal use. The FCC must allow for opportunistic uses (i.e., allow devices to opportunistically identify and transmit on unused spectrum without infringing on the rights of the spectrum license holder) of a withdrawn or modified assignment. An allowed opportunistic use must cease after the auction if the use is inconsistent with the rights of the licensee that obtains its license through the auction. | 2022-12-29T23:48:35Z | |
| 117-hr-7598 | 117 | hr | 7598 | Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-27 | 2022-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House | Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000566 | 9 | Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act This bill provides liability protection for specified information-sharing activities undertaken to trace the origins of unlawful robocalls. Specifically, the bill protects a designated consortium that conducts private-led efforts to trace unlawful robocalls from liability for receiving, sharing, or publishing information about illegal calls, including their origin or source. The bill also applies liability protection to a voice service provider (i.e., a provider of any service that enables real-time, two-way voice communications) or other entity or person that shares information with the consortium. | 2022-12-29T23:18:22Z | |
| 117-sres-596 | 117 | sres | 596 | A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-27 | 2022-04-27 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 11 | This resolution designates April 2022 as Preserving and Protecting Local News Month. | 2022-12-29T23:48:34Z | |
| 117-hr-7447 | 117 | hr | 7447 | Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act | Science, Technology, Communications | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] | MD | D | B001304 | 0 | Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct a study on the modernization of aeronautical standards, to be known as the Modernization of Aeronautical Standards and Aircraft Performance Study. | 2022-12-29T23:03:25Z |
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