Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill requires local governments to approve requests to upgrade existing cell towers and wireless equipment within 60 days. If the local government does not make a decision by that deadline, the project is automatically approved so that improvements are not delayed by red tape.
• The new rules apply to projects that do not significantly change the size of the tower, such as adding new antennas, replacing old parts, or installing backup power systems. This is intended to help ensure that cell service stays running during emergencies or power outages.
• Local governments would be limited in what paperwork they can demand from companies. They can only ask for information directly related to whether the project qualifies for this fast-track process, preventing them from using endless requests for more info to stall the work.
• Wireless companies would be allowed to take local governments to federal court if these deadlines are not met. The bill requires courts to handle these cases quickly to get construction moving as soon as possible.
• The Federal Communications Commission would be required to set the final rules for this process within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

Impact Analysis

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