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Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7205| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2020
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to facilitate the installation of broadband infrastructure in each state. DOT must ensure that each state that receives funding under the federal-aid highway program meets certain requirements, including to (1) identify a broadband coordinator that is responsible for facilitating the broadband infrastructure right-of-way efforts within the state; (2) establish a process to notify broadband providers of highway construction that may present opportunities for coordinating installation of broadband infrastructure; and (3) install broadband conduit (conduit or inner duct for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities that support broadband service) as part of a federally funded highway construction project, unless a broadband provider has committed to deploy the conduit or broadband infrastructure as part of such project. DOT must issue guidance for best practices related to the installation of broadband conduit and of conduit and similar infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems that may utilize the broadband conduit. A state may waive the required installation of broadband conduit if it makes certain determinations, including if broadband infrastructure, terrestrial broadband infrastructure, aerial broadband fiber cables, or broadband conduit is present near a majority of the length of the federal highway construction project. The bill establishes a Dig Once Funding Task Force to (1) estimate the annual cost for implementing and administering a nationwide dig once requirement, and (2) propose and evaluate options for funding such a requirement.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
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Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7205| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2020
Nationwide Dig Once Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to facilitate the installation of broadband infrastructure in each state. DOT must ensure that each state that receives funding under the federal-aid highway program meets certain requirements, including to (1) identify a broadband coordinator that is responsible for facilitating the broadband infrastructure right-of-way efforts within the state; (2) establish a process to notify broadband providers of highway construction that may present opportunities for coordinating installation of broadband infrastructure; and (3) install broadband conduit (conduit or inner duct for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities that support broadband service) as part of a federally funded highway construction project, unless a broadband provider has committed to deploy the conduit or broadband infrastructure as part of such project. DOT must issue guidance for best practices related to the installation of broadband conduit and of conduit and similar infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems that may utilize the broadband conduit. A state may waive the required installation of broadband conduit if it makes certain determinations, including if broadband infrastructure, terrestrial broadband infrastructure, aerial broadband fiber cables, or broadband conduit is present near a majority of the length of the federal highway construction project. The bill establishes a Dig Once Funding Task Force to (1) estimate the annual cost for implementing and administering a nationwide dig once requirement, and (2) propose and evaluate options for funding such a requirement.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • June 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Anna G. Eshoo

Anna G. Eshoo

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-4131: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 116-7302: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesComputers and information technologyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPerformance measurementRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsUser charges and fees