House vote: H.R. 6394 // December 6, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016
Sponsor: Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to submit to Congress a report on promoting broadband Internet access service for veterans, in particular low-income veterans and veterans residing in rural areas. In preparing the report, the FCC shall provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 411 | 94.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |