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Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

USA119th CongressHR-5273| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7357
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1141
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1056
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7376
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3289
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3288
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7357
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1141
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1056
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7376
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3289
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3288
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 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.

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7357
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1141
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1056
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7376
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3289
Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3288
Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7357
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1141
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1056
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7376
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3289
    Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3288
    Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 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.
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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