H.R.2399

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·4/29/25

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 mandates the Federal Communications Commission to create a vetting process for applicants seeking.

The Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a vetting process for applicants seeking high-cost universal service program funding. The FCC must set reasonable and well-established technical, financial, and operational standards for applicants. These applicants must demonstrate their capabilities and business plans to deploy broadband networks and services. The FCC must evaluate proposals against these standards and the applicants' compliance history.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 29, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 29, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

Apr 28, 2025

House

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Apr 28, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1662-1663)