Federal · 119th Congress
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
This bill establishes an interagency strike force to support federal land management agencies' review of requests for communications use authorizations. (A communications use authorization is required to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands.)
The strike force must (1) conduct periodic calls with strike force members to ensure that each agency prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations, (2) establish goals for the review of the requests, and (3) monitor and facilitate agency accountability for meeting the established goals.
The bill specifies that the strike force must include the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the head of each federal land management agency, and other members designated by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The bill also requires the strike force to report to Congress regarding its effectiveness.
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To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history22
Apr 21, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972)Roll Call 125384–9
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Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979)
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1681.
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2971-2973)
Apr 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.
Mar 26, 2026
HouseCommittee on Agriculture discharged.
Mar 26, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.
Jan 12, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 21, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 20, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 26, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 27, 2025