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American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2289| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (14)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3557
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
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.
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 18, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Apr 15, 2026
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Apr 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3557
    American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023


  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    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.


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


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


  • November 18, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.


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


  • April 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.


  • April 15, 2026
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • April 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.

Science, Technology, Communications

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHistoric sites and heritage areasInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2289| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3557
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2025
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.
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Nov 18, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Apr 15, 2026
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Apr 15, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3557
    American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023


  • March 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2025
    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.


  • March 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


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


  • November 18, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 12.


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.


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


  • April 15, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.


  • April 15, 2026
    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.


  • April 15, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-614, Part I.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (14)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

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