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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.