Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation aims to streamline the deployment of wireless infrastructure by exempting certain eligible facilities requests from specific environmental and historical preservation reviews. It proposes amendments to section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to implement these changes. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a Federal authorization for an eligible facilities request will not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), thereby exempting it from NEPA review requirements. Additionally, an eligible facilities request will not be considered an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), removing the need for historical preservation reviews. The legislation broadly defines "Federal authorization" to encompass all necessary permits, certifications, and approvals required under Federal law for such requests.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Science, Technology, Communications
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHistoric sites and heritage areasInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
USA119th CongressHR-2289| House
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This legislation aims to streamline the deployment of wireless infrastructure by exempting certain eligible facilities requests from specific environmental and historical preservation reviews. It proposes amendments to section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to implement these changes. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a Federal authorization for an eligible facilities request will not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), thereby exempting it from NEPA review requirements. Additionally, an eligible facilities request will not be considered an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), removing the need for historical preservation reviews. The legislation broadly defines "Federal authorization" to encompass all necessary permits, certifications, and approvals required under Federal law for such requests.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHistoric sites and heritage areasInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication