To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to carry out activities relating to the development and maintenance of a broadband inventory map through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and not through an agreement with any other agency.

Making Available Plans to Promote Investment in Next Generation Networks without Overbuilding and Waste Act of 2018 or the MAPPING NOW Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Commerce carry out the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.