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S.Res. 242 (115th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.
Introduced
2 August 2017
Last action
2 August 2017 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Sponsors
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
4 December 2025
Summary
Supports the deployment and advancement of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks to encourage economic growth and reduce the digital divide between urban and rural areas. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should commit to modernizing infrastructure policies to meet demand for wireless broadband services; increase access, quality, and affordability of broadband services; and continue participation in global efforts to create standards for 5G networks.
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Timeline
2 August 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775)
Source: IntroReferral
2 August 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in Senate · 2 August 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- · sscm00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/242
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sres/242
- us · 115-sres-242 · source updated 4 December 2025