Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
- Introduced Feb 27
- Committee Feb 27
- Passed House Apr 20
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Apr 20, 2026Next: Senate vote
190d ago Apr 21, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Final votes
House 384-9
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Votes
House roll 125
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
R 184-9 D 199-0 I 1-0
384-9
Passed
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Summary
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Full summary3 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Feb 27, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 20, 2026
- HouseOn 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, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979)Apr 20, 2026
- HouseAt 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, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1681.Apr 20, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2971-2973)Apr 20, 2026
- HouseMr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Apr 20, 2026
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseCommittee on Agriculture discharged.Mar 26, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.Mar 26, 2026
- HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.Jan 12, 2026
All actions20
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldNov 18, 2025
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.Nov 18, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldApr 9, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.Apr 9, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.Mar 28, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025
- HouseReferred 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, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.Feb 27, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateApr 21, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 20, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseMar 26, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees4
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Apr 21, 2026
- House Agriculture CommitteeDischarged From Mar 26, 2026Referred To, Feb 27, 2025
- Subcommittee: Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development SubcommitteeReferred to
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Mar 26, 2026Referred To, Feb 27, 2025
- Subcommittee: Communications and Technology SubcommitteeReported by
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReported By Jan 12, 2026Markup By, Apr 9, 2025Referred To, Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Sponsor, Feb 27, 2025
- Angie Craig (D-MN-2)OriginalJoined Feb 27, 2025
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)Joined Apr 29, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports4
- CBO: H.R. 1681, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActFeb 13, 2026As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 4, 2026
- CBO: H.R. 1681, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActAug 8, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on April 9, 2025
- H. Rept. 119-439,Part 1Committee report
- H. Rept. 119-439,Part 2Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects8
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservation
Related bills0
No related bills listed
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.