S.4459

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Introduced·4/30/26

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act requires a study on satellite broadband use in Appalachia.

The Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act mandates the Comptroller General to study the Appalachian Regional Commission's ability to use satellite broadband in projects. The study will review satellite broadband's capacity for business, evaluate economic growth in areas using satellite broadband, and analyze the cost-effectiveness of satellite broadband for economic development.

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Environment And Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 30

Senate

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