Expand high speed internet access to underserved communities by streamlining infrastructure deployment.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026?
The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as of April 28, 2026. Members of these committees must hold a vote to move the legislation forward, but most bills fail to reach this stage in the process. Historically, the vast majority of bills do not receive a committee vote and expire without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 (H.R. 8576 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5886 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5886 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3024 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3024 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Robin Kelly (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.