Require local governments to provide input on broadband infrastructure projects in their communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act?
The bill H.R. 8354 sits with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of April 15, 2026. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die at this stage. This effort follows a similar bill that expired on April 25, 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act (H.R. 8354 (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. 8082 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8082 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Christopher Smith (R-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.