HOUSE 2474119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Last Action: 3/25/2026

Actions

2026-03-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2026-03-24The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
2026-03-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-03-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-03-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
2026-03-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
2026-03-24Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-20Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
2026-03-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
2026-03-20Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
2026-01-21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-01-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-01-21Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
2025-03-27Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-03-27 (00)

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Spacecraft and satellites

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