Bill S.4763 titled “A bill to support the construction of middle mile broadband infrastructure and enhance the electric grid” was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell with Shelley Capito as cosponsor.
Most bills have a hearing where those involved explain why they are for or against the bill. Roughly 8,000 bills are addressed by committees each year but only about 800 make it to the floor of Congress, according to ushistory.org.
A 2019 report from the Brookings Institute argued committees aren’t capable of delving fully into the issues they address and are forced to rely on lobbyists.
Bills Addressed by Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Aug. 3
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A bill to support the construction of middle mile broadband infrastructure and enhance the electric grid. | Sen. Cantwell, Maria | Senate |
