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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) applies to the actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information when implementing the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. FOIA is a federal law that provides the public with the right to request access to records from any federal agency, promoting transparency in government operations. The bill specifically modifies Section 60102(o)(2) to explicitly include FOIA provisions for the BEAD Program, which is a federal initiative aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the United States, particularly in underserved and rural areas. By making this change, the bill seeks to increase transparency and public accountability in the administration of broadband infrastructure funding and deployment decisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
August Pfluger (R)*,
Troy Balderson (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1579/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1579/BILLS-119hr1579ih.pdf |
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