Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to expedite the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure by exempting certain projects from specific federal regulatory reviews. It stipulates that federal authorizations for these projects will not be considered a "major Federal action" under the **National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)**, thereby removing the requirement for environmental impact assessments. Additionally, such projects will not be deemed an "undertaking" under the **National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)**, eliminating the need for historical preservation reviews. A "covered project" under this Act refers to the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility on **eligible support infrastructure**. This infrastructure includes existing structures designed to house or support communication facilities. The exemption applies to projects requiring a permit, license, or approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or otherwise falling under its jurisdiction. By removing these review requirements, the bill seeks to streamline the process for expanding telecommunications services.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Science, Technology, Communications
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
USA119th CongressHR-5273| House
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill aims to expedite the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure by exempting certain projects from specific federal regulatory reviews. It stipulates that federal authorizations for these projects will not be considered a "major Federal action" under the **National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)**, thereby removing the requirement for environmental impact assessments. Additionally, such projects will not be deemed an "undertaking" under the **National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)**, eliminating the need for historical preservation reviews. A "covered project" under this Act refers to the placement, construction, or modification of a telecommunications service facility on **eligible support infrastructure**. This infrastructure includes existing structures designed to house or support communication facilities. The exemption applies to projects requiring a permit, license, or approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or otherwise falling under its jurisdiction. By removing these review requirements, the bill seeks to streamline the process for expanding telecommunications services.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Introduced in House
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.