Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9286

Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026

Broadband Technology: National Research Study

22 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to review it. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was introduced by a group of Democrats and has not yet gained support from the other party. Most bills that only focus on a study struggle to pass on their own.

Key Points

This bill asks the government to do a deep dive into the different ways people get high speed internet. It covers everything from traditional cables and fiber optics to newer options like 5G and satellites.
Researchers would look at how much it costs to build these networks and how many workers are needed to get the job done. They would also measure how fast the internet is and how much data it can handle in different parts of the country.
The study aims to find out which technologies are the most affordable for regular families. It would also look at how long the equipment lasts before it needs to be replaced.
A full report would be given to Congress within one year. This information could help lawmakers decide how to spend future money on improving internet access for everyone.

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Milestones

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Jun 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 11, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9286

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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D: 7

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