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Proposal:Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to (1) streamline the process for applications to locate or modify communications facilities on public lands administered by Interior, and (2) require that such applications be considered and granted on a neutral and nondiscriminatory basis.

The Department of the Treasury shall establish a special account for the deposit of fees collected by Interior for communications use authorizations granted, issued, or executed with respect to the public lands Interior administers. Amounts collected and deposited into the account shall be available to Interior to cover the costs incurred by it in considering and granting applications.

Bill Title

Broadband Deployment Streamlining Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2020-06-25: Introduced in House
  • 2020-06-25: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.