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This bill aims to streamline and expedite the process for modifying existing wireless facilities (like cell towers) by establishing clear timelines and restrictions for state and local government reviews. Specifically, the bill amends the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to create a mandatory 60-day review period for wireless facility modification requests, after which the request is automatically approved if no action is taken. The bill prevents local governments from requiring extensive pre-application processes or documentation beyond what is reasonably necessary to determine if the request meets eligibility criteria. If a government entity does not approve or provide a detailed written explanation for denial within 60 days, the request is deemed automatically approved. The bill also allows for brief extensions of the review period if the initial request is incomplete, but places strict limits on what additional information can be requested. Requesters can bring legal action in federal district court to enforce these provisions, and the Federal Communications Commission is required to issue final implementation rules within 180 days of the act's enactment. The goal is to accelerate 5G wireless infrastructure deployment by reducing bureaucratic delays and creating a more standardized, predictable approval process for wireless facility modifications.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5266/all-info