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H.R.2474

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Chamber Passed·3/25/26

The Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act mandates a study on using low-orbit satellites for broadband in Appalachia.

The Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the Appalachian Regional Commission's capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. The study will review the capacity of low-orbit satellite services for business, evaluate economic development growth in areas using such satellites, and analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband satellites for economic development.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 25
Current
Environment And Public Works Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Mar 24

House

Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 24

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)