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Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1541| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to accelerate the deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure by exempting certain personal wireless service facility projects from specific federal environmental and historical preservation reviews. It explicitly states that a "covered project" will not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, nor will it be deemed an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966. This legislative action seeks to reduce regulatory hurdles for expanding wireless services across the United States. A "covered project" is defined as the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with an existing one, or the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility. These projects must also require a permit, license, or approval from the Federal Communications Commission or otherwise fall under its jurisdiction. An eligible personal wireless service facility includes any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, along with associated equipment, for providing personal wireless services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7357
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1141
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1056
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7376
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3289
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3288
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7357
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1141
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1056
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7376
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3289
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3288
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1541| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
This bill aims to accelerate the deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure by exempting certain personal wireless service facility projects from specific federal environmental and historical preservation reviews. It explicitly states that a "covered project" will not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, nor will it be deemed an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966. This legislative action seeks to reduce regulatory hurdles for expanding wireless services across the United States. A "covered project" is defined as the mounting or installation of an eligible personal wireless service facility with an existing one, or the modification of an eligible personal wireless service facility. These projects must also require a permit, license, or approval from the Federal Communications Commission or otherwise fall under its jurisdiction. An eligible personal wireless service facility includes any antenna, apparatus, or transmitting device, along with associated equipment, for providing personal wireless services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7357
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1141
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1056
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7376
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3289
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3288
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7357
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1141
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1056
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7376
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3289
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3288
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted