H.R.5419

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act directs studies and reporting on timely review of communications use authorizations.

The Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act mandates the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to conduct studies on barriers to timely review of communications use authorizations on public lands and National Forest System land. The act requires a report to Congress within a year of enactment, detailing study results and any identified barriers, revisions, or processes. The act also includes definitions for key terms such as "communications use authorization" and "covered land.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 4
Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11

1:45 PM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

Dec 11, 2025

2:00 PM

House Subcommittee on Federal Lands Hearing

History

Mar 4

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Mar 3

House

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

Mar 3

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2352-2353)