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Introduced
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Envi- ronmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, re- building, or hardening of communications facilities fol- lowing a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021, exempts the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and communications service providers regulated by the FCC from certain requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. The bill defines "covered projects" as those carried out within the disaster/emergency area within 5 years to replace or improve damaged communications facilities. This is intended to facilitate the rapid restoration of communications services after disasters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/835/all-info | 03/19/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s835/BILLS-117s835is.pdf | 04/10/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s835/BILLS-117s835is.pdf.pdf | 04/10/2021 |
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