MAP for Broadband Funding Act

Key Points

• The bill requires the FCC, working with NTIA, to collect and update data for the Broadband Funding Map so the government can track where federal dollars go for internet projects and avoid wasteful overlap.
• The FCC must launch a formal inquiry within 270 days of enactment to evaluate whether the map works well, whether the data is complete and useful, and whether third-party mapping data should be added.
• The Government Accountability Office must study how well federal agencies are sharing broadband funding data and report its findings to Congress within 180 days, including any best practices or challenges.
• The GAO study covers coordination across multiple departments, including Agriculture, HHS, Treasury, and HUD, to see if agencies are properly submitting data and whether taxpayer savings can be improved.

Impact Analysis

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