Congress·Reported·H.R. 1731

Standard FEES Act

Standard Fees for Cell Towers on Federal Property

Dec 3, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3309 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3309 (118th) →

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

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Feb 4, 2026House

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.

Dec 3, 2025House

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.

Dec 3, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Nov 18, 2025House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Nov 18, 2025House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Standard FEES Act

Bill NumberHR 1731

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-488, Part I.

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