Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
- Introduced Mar 27
- Committee Mar 27
- Passed House Mar 24
- Passed Senate Next
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Passed House, Mar 24, 2026Next: Senate vote
217d ago Mar 25, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Summary
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 27, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseMar 27, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Mar 25, 2026
- HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)Mar 24, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)Mar 24, 2026
- HouseMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Mar 24, 2026
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.Mar 20, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.Mar 20, 2026
- HouseSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management DischargedJan 21, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJan 21, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.Jan 21, 2026
All actions15
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMar 27, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Mar 27, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.Mar 27, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateMar 25, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseMar 24, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseMar 20, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseMar 27, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeReferred To Mar 25, 2026
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReported By Mar 20, 2026Markup By, Jan 21, 2026Discharged from, Jan 21, 2026Referred To, Mar 27, 2025
- Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors0 cosponsors
- Rep. David Taylor (R-OH-2)Sponsor, Mar 27, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 2474, Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActFeb 24, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on January 21, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-565Committee report
Titles4
Short titles
- Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposesOfficial Titles as Amended by House
- To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites
Related bills1
- S. 4459 119th, Related bill Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.