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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act," mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States, within one year of the bill's enactment, conduct and report to Congress on a study examining the Appalachian Regional Commission's ability to integrate satellites into its broadband projects. The study will specifically review the suitability of satellite broadband for business use, assess the economic development impact in areas that have already adopted satellite broadband for businesses, and analyze the financial viability of using satellites to deliver broadband for economic growth purposes, aiming to improve internet access in the Appalachian region.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2474/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2474/BILLS-119hr2474eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2474/BILLS-119hr2474rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2474/BILLS-119hr2474ih.pdf |
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