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Assessing Broadband's Economic Impact on the U.S. Economy

This act mandates the government to regularly assess how high-speed internet access and the digital economy affect Americans' lives. This aims to understand how the internet is changing work, shopping, and entertainment, potentially influencing future decisions regarding digital infrastructure development in the country.
Key points
The government will biennially analyze how broadband and the digital economy impact the U.S. economy.
The analysis will consider the effects of digital infrastructure, e-commerce, digital media, and peer-to-peer commerce platforms.
Findings from these studies will be reported to Congress, potentially influencing future internet access investments and policies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_326
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-12