Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

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.