Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
119-HR-1681119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8](R-CO-8)2 cosponsors
Summary
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
This bill establishes an interagency strike force to support federal land management agencies' review of requests for communications use authorizations. (A communications use authorization is required to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands.)
The strike force must (1) conduct periodic calls with strike force members to ensure that each agency prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations, (2) establish goals for the review of the requests, and (3) monitor and facilitate agency accountability for meeting the established goals.
The bill specifies that the strike force must include the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the head of each federal land management agency, and other members designated by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The bill also requires the strike force to report to Congress regarding its effectiveness.
Subjects
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservation
Actions (27)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972)
Apr 20, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972)
Apr 20, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979)
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1681.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2971-2973)
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 20, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.
Mar 26, 2026House floor actions
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Mar 26, 2026House floor actions
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Mar 26, 2026Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.
Mar 26, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.
Mar 26, 2026Library of Congress
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.
Jan 12, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.
Jan 12, 2026Library of Congress
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Mar 28, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 27, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress