Bill > S2585

This bill, known as the "Modernization, Accountability, and Planning for Broadband Funding Act," aims to improve the Broadband Funding Map, which is a tool used to track federal investments in broadband infrastructure. The bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in coordination with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), to collect data from federal agencies for the map to prevent duplicative broadband infrastructure funding. The FCC must initiate a notice of inquiry within 270 days of enactment to evaluate the map's functionality, data quality, and user experience, including considerations like data collection adequacy, update timeliness, and potential improvements to the mapping tool. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study within 180 days to review how federal agencies are submitting data to the map, assess the FCC's management of the map, examine inter-agency coordination, and explore how the map could potentially save taxpayer money. The bill involves multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, and aims to create a more efficient and transparent system for tracking broadband infrastructure investments.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2585/all-info