Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1665

Online Applications for Cell Towers on Public Lands

DIGITAL Applications Act

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Scheduled for House Floor Vote

This bill is on the House floor schedule this week under suspension of the rules.

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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

TelecommunicationsInfrastructureTechnology

9 milestones22 actions

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Mar 16, 2026House

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

Mar 16, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)

Mar 16, 2026

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

Mar 16, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

DIGITAL Applications Act

Bill NumberHR 1665

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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