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DIGITAL Applications Act

USA119th CongressHR-1665| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Energy and Natural Resources Committee• Communications and Technology Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish online portals within one year of its enactment. These portals will be used to accept, process, and dispose of Form 299s , which are applications for communications use authorizations. The primary goal is to streamline and modernize the process for deploying communications facilities on federal lands. A communications use authorization is defined as an easement, right-of-way, lease, or other permission granted by these departments to place or modify a communications facility on covered land , encompassing both public lands and National Forest System land. Upon establishing these portals, the respective Secretaries must notify the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, who will then publish links to them on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration website, ensuring public accessibility for applicants.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7377
DIGITAL Applications Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1525
DIGITAL Applications Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3299
DIGITAL Applications Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.
Feb 4, 2026
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2513)
Mar 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7377
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1525
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3299
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 18, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 18, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • February 4, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.


  • February 4, 2026
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.


  • March 16, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 17, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Science, Technology, Communications

Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationTelephone and wireless communication

DIGITAL Applications Act

USA119th CongressHR-1665| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This legislation requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to establish online portals within one year of its enactment. These portals will be used to accept, process, and dispose of Form 299s , which are applications for communications use authorizations. The primary goal is to streamline and modernize the process for deploying communications facilities on federal lands. A communications use authorization is defined as an easement, right-of-way, lease, or other permission granted by these departments to place or modify a communications facility on covered land , encompassing both public lands and National Forest System land. Upon establishing these portals, the respective Secretaries must notify the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, who will then publish links to them on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration website, ensuring public accessibility for applicants.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7377
DIGITAL Applications Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1525
DIGITAL Applications Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3299
DIGITAL Applications Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.
Feb 4, 2026
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2513)
Mar 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7377
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1525
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3299
    DIGITAL Applications Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 18, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 18, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • February 4, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-487, Part II.


  • February 4, 2026
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • February 4, 2026
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-487, Part I.


  • March 16, 2026
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 16, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2511-2513)


  • March 16, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1665.


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)


  • March 16, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2511-2512)


  • March 16, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 16, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 17, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Energy and Natural Resources Committee• Communications and Technology Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationTelephone and wireless communication