H.R.2975

Broadband Incentives for Communities Act establishes a grant program to assist local governments in efficiently reviewing and approving zoning and.

The Broadband Incentives for Communities Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a competitive grant program. This program aims to assist local governments in providing efficient review and approval of zoning and permitting applications that facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure. The grants can be used for capacity-building, including employee training and hiring, and for purchasing technology, software, and equipment to facilitate the processing of covered applications.