Study on Using Low-Orbit Satellites for Broadband in Appalachia
This bill passed the House and is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to take action. Nothing has happened with this bill since March 2026. Because the Senate often does not schedule bills passed by the House, it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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