S.4448

Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026

Introduced·4/30/26

Accelerates broadband permits and tracks progress for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.

The Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create tools for tracking the progress of grant recipients under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. It also requires the Assistant Secretary to help executive agencies improve compliance with the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22

10:30 AM

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173)