Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Study on Using Low-Orbit Satellites for Broadband in Appalachia
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would require the Government Accountability Office to study whether the Appalachian Regional Commission can use low-orbit satellites in broadband projects.
- The study must be completed and sent to Congress within 90 days after the bill becomes law.
- The study would look at whether low-orbit satellite internet can handle business needs, like stable connections for shops and remote work.
- It would review whether places using these satellites have seen economic growth for businesses, and whether the approach is cost-effective.
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Milestones
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.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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