Congress·Reported·H.R. 2289

Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

Congress considers skipping some federal environmental and historic reviews for certain broadband site upgrades

American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

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

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StalledNext up: The House

The American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 has been approved by its committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. Although the bill reached this stage in April 2026, it is currently stalled because House leadership has not scheduled it for a floor vote. No further action has taken place on this bill since April 14, 2026.

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3557 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3557 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill says certain upgrades to existing wireless sites for broadband would not need key federal environmental reviews.
It would also skip federal historic preservation review for these “eligible facility” changes, treating them as not triggering that process.
Supporters likely want faster, simpler approvals so providers can add or improve equipment (like antennas) more quickly.
Critics may worry it reduces chances to spot environmental or historic-site impacts before construction, even for smaller changes.

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How this policy affects specific groups of people

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Mixed Impacts(6)

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Milestones

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Apr 15, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 15, 2026House

Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

Apr 15, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.

Dec 3, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.

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

Related News

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American Public Power Association·Dec 5, 2025

House Energy & Commerce Passes Expansion of Federal Pole Attachment Regulations and Energy Efficiency Standards Bill

Recap of the House Energy & Commerce Committee markup that advanced H.R. 2289 (Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act) on a 26-24 vote; notes objections tied to added provisions in the amended bill.

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American Public Power Association·Nov 19, 2025

APPA Submits Letter Opposing Expansion of Federal Pole Attachment Regulations

Discusses APPA’s opposition to pole-attachment related language and notes the House Energy & Commerce Communications & Technology Subcommittee advanced an amended H.R. 2289 by a 16-12 vote.

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