Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
Congress considers skipping some federal environmental and historic reviews for certain broadband site upgrades
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
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