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Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

USA119th CongressHR-46| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act aims to create a more equitable playing field for service providers participating in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase II auction . Its core purpose is to assist those providers who are disadvantaged by short construction seasons, which can impede their ability to deploy broadband infrastructure. The legislation mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize the efficient processing of long-form applications and all subsequent paperwork related to the RDOF Phase II auction. This expedited review is specifically for applications proposing to deliver services in geographic areas that the FCC identifies as having the shortest construction seasons , typically characterized by extended periods of severe winter weather. By accelerating these applications, the Act seeks to mitigate delays and facilitate the timely deployment of broadband in challenging environments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1610
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-43
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1610
    Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-43
    Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

USA119th CongressHR-46| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act aims to create a more equitable playing field for service providers participating in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase II auction . Its core purpose is to assist those providers who are disadvantaged by short construction seasons, which can impede their ability to deploy broadband infrastructure. The legislation mandates the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize the efficient processing of long-form applications and all subsequent paperwork related to the RDOF Phase II auction. This expedited review is specifically for applications proposing to deliver services in geographic areas that the FCC identifies as having the shortest construction seasons , typically characterized by extended periods of severe winter weather. By accelerating these applications, the Act seeks to mitigate delays and facilitate the timely deployment of broadband in challenging environments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1610
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-43
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1610
    Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-43
    Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted