Federal · 119th Congress
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
This bill excludes certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements. Specifically, the bill applies to certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station by collocating, removing, or replacing transmission equipment.
In particular, the bill specifies that such projects are not considered major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews required under those acts.
Sponsor
Cosponsors14
Rick W. AllenRU.S. Representative · 12th District · GA
Dan CrenshawRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TX
Russell FryRU.S. Representative · 7th District · SC
Craig A. GoldmanRU.S. Representative · 12th District · TX
H. Morgan GriffithRU.S. Representative · 9th District · VA
Erin HouchinRU.S. Representative · 9th District · IN
Robert E. LattaRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OH
Randy K. Weber, Sr.RU.S. Representative · 14th District · TX
Troy BaldersonRU.S. Representative · 12th District · OH
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Neal P. DunnRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · FL
Diana HarshbargerRU.S. Representative · 1st District · TN12 of 14
Other titles3
To provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.Official Title as Introduced
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history11
Apr 15, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Apr 15, 2026
HouseCommittee on Natural Resources discharged.
Apr 15, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.
Dec 3, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Dec 3, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Nov 18, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 24, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 24, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 24, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 24, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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