Federal · 119th Congress
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
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Other titles4
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
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 purposesOfficial Titles as Amended by House
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
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.Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history15
Mar 25, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
Mar 24, 2026
House · FloorMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
Mar 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 25, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 24, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 27, 2025