Standard FEES Act
Standard Fees for Cell Towers on Federal Property
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Creates one standard fee chart, replacing different agency fee rules, for reviewing requests to place cell towers and antennas on federal buildings and land
- Fees must match the real cost to process paperwork and be the same for everyone making a similar request
- The agency that manages federal buildings must set the fee chart within 30 days; other agencies must adopt it within 120 days after
- Agencies can allow exceptions case by case when it clearly serves the public, like expanding broadband in underserved areas
- Could speed permits and cut red tape, helping improve cell service and internet access; fees collected can only cover processing costs
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Milestones
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-488, Part I.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Standard FEES Act
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