DIGITAL Applications Act
Online Applications for Cell Towers on Public Lands
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Interior and Agriculture must launch websites within 1 year to take applications to place or upgrade cell towers on public lands and in national forests
- The sites let companies file, track, and get decisions on the standard tower permit form instead of mailing paper
- A federal communications office will post links to all these portals so builders and the public can find them easily
- Moving this process online could speed better cell and internet service in rural and park-edge areas over time
- This does not change safety or environmental reviews; it mainly makes the paperwork faster and easier
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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 H2511-2512)
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. 1665.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DIGITAL Applications Act
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