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Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-1579| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation aims to enhance transparency and public accountability for the federal government's significant investment in broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It specifically seeks to apply the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the actions and decisions made by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out this program. Currently, certain activities related to the BEAD Program are exempt from FOIA requests. This bill would amend Section 60102(o)(2) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove that exemption, ensuring that the public can access information about how federal funds are being utilized for broadband deployment. By doing so, the legislation intends to foster greater oversight and public trust in the program's implementation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5173
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-713
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5173
    Broadband Buildout Accountability Act


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-713
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  • S 119-713: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-1579| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
The proposed legislation aims to enhance transparency and public accountability for the federal government's significant investment in broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. It specifically seeks to apply the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the actions and decisions made by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out this program. Currently, certain activities related to the BEAD Program are exempt from FOIA requests. This bill would amend Section 60102(o)(2) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to remove that exemption, ensuring that the public can access information about how federal funds are being utilized for broadband deployment. By doing so, the legislation intends to foster greater oversight and public trust in the program's implementation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5173
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-713
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5173
    Broadband Buildout Accountability Act


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-713
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 119-713: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted