I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2785 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2019 Ms. Eshoo (for herself, Mr. Khanna , Mr. Thompson of California , and Ms. Pingree ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments and public-private partnerships to provide broadband services.