Update: Congress passes bill aimed at measuring Internet access
October 1, 2008
Congress has passed legislation that will require the government to keep closer tabs on who has access to the Internet and who does not. Supporters hope the Broadband Data Improvement Act will help policymakers better identify areas of the country that are falling behind when it comes to high-speed Internet access. The bill passed both houses of Congress, with the Senate approving a final version Tuesday on a voice vote.
Update: Congress passes bill aimed at measuring Internet access Broadband data collection bill moving through Congress