119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 11, 2026
S. 98Signed Into LawScience, Technology, Communications
Republicans enact Rural Broadband Protection Act
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore (R-WV)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 15, 2025
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Activity timeline
May 11
May 11
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Became Public Law No: 119-89.
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Became Public Law No: 119-89.
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
Apr 30
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Presented to President.
Apr 30
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Presented to President.
Apr 20
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Apr 20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2977)
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Apr 20
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2977)
Apr 20
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Apr 20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 98.
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2026
May 11
Became Public Law No: 119-89.
May 11
Became Public Law No: 119-89.
May 11
Signed by President.
May 11
Signed by President.
Apr 30
HOUSEPresented to President.
Apr 30
Presented to President.
Apr 20
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2977)
Apr 20
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2977)
Apr 20
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 98.
Apr 20
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2976-2978)
Apr 20
HOUSEMr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Jul 3
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Jul 3
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Jun 27
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 26
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3570; text: CR S3570)
Jun 26
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Apr 28
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
Apr 28
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-14.
Apr 28
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-14.
Feb 5
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 15
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 15
Introduced in Senate
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3 Democrats · 1 Republican
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