Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8354

Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act

Broadband Infrastructure: Restoring Local Control

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Since April 15, 2026, no further action has been taken by the committee. It is common for bills to stall at this stage without receiving a vote.

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Unlikely to pass

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How we got here

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8082 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8082 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would cancel specific federal rules that currently limit the power of local towns and states. These rules were created to speed up the building of internet infrastructure by making it harder for local officials to block projects or charge high fees.
If this becomes law, local governments would get back the power to decide where wireless towers and internet cables are placed in their neighborhoods. They would also have more freedom to set their own rules for companies using public property.
The main goal is to ensure that local communities have a bigger say in how 5G and high speed internet are built in their areas. This addresses concerns that federal rules have ignored the needs and preferences of people living in those communities.

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Milestones

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Apr 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act

Bill NumberHR 8354

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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