Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Broadband: Tracking Internet Permits on Federal Lands
Legislative Progress
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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
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.
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
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