Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1343

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Broadband: Tracking Internet Permits on Federal Lands

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Part of: Congress Moves to Streamline Federal Broadband Permitting

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Next up: The Senate

The House passed this bill on April 20, 2026, and it is now in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The Senate must review the bill before it can move forward, but it is common for the Senate to take no action on bills passed by the House. The bill is not moving at this time.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3343 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3343 (118th) →

Key Points

Congress is considering a bill that would require the government to create a better system for tracking internet construction permits on federal lands, such as National Parks and National Forests.
Currently, companies must submit a specific document called 'Form 299' to get permission to install equipment like fiber cables or cell towers on land managed by the government.
The bill aims to make the application process more transparent so companies can see the status of their requests and get internet built faster in rural areas that are near federal land.
Within 180 days of the bill becoming law, the Department of Commerce must present a plan to Congress on how they will track these applications and identify any problems slowing them down.
This move is intended to help close the digital divide by making it easier for internet providers to navigate the paperwork required to reach remote communities.

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Milestones

6 milestones17 actions

Apr 21, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Apr 20, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 20, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2973)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 20, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Apr 20, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Bill NumberHR 1343

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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