Congress·Passed Senate·S. 503

NET Act

Telecom Equipment Supply Chain: FCC Must Review Impact on Broadband Rollout

Nov 10, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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StalledNext up: The HouseNo action in 8 months

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Legislative Progress

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House

No action since November 2025

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 690 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 690 (118th) →

Key Points

Congress directs the FCC to add a new check in its regular broadband reports: whether network equipment shortages or availability slowed broadband deployment.
This is meant to show if supply chain problems (getting needed gear) are holding back service expansion, including in places that rely on support to build out networks.
The bill says the FCC should use data it already has access to; it does not force internet or telecom providers to hand over new or extra information.
For everyday people, this could help explain why broadband upgrades or new service are delayed in some areas, but it does not itself build new lines or lower bills.
The main impact is more transparency and better planning: lawmakers and the FCC can spot equipment bottlenecks and consider them when looking at nationwide broadband progress.

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Milestones

6 milestones10 actions

Nov 10, 2025House

Held at the desk.

Nov 10, 2025House

Received in the House.

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Nov 7, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 4, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7904-7905; text: CR S7905)

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Nov 4, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

NET Act

Bill NumberS 503

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

Data Sources

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D: 1R: 2

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