TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

This bill exempts projects that remove and replace communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 from certain environmental and historical preservation review requirements. Sec. 2, Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications equipment or services: (a) NEPA Exemption: A federal authorization for a covered project cannot be considered a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. (b) National Historic Preservation Act Exemption: A covered project cannot be considered an undertaking under title 54 of the United States Code. (c) Definitions: A 'covered project' means a project to permanently remove and replace covered communications equipment or services (as defined in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019) with non-covered equipment or services. A 'Federal authorization' means any permit, special use authorization, certification, opinion, or other approval required under federal law for a covered project.