Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill establishes exemptions for certain projects involving the removal and replacement of communications equipment or services from specific federal review requirements. It mandates that a **Federal authorization** for a **covered project** will not be considered a **major Federal action** under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This exemption aims to simplify and accelerate the process for upgrading critical communications infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation specifies that a **covered project** will not be considered an **undertaking** under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A **covered project** is precisely defined as one that permanently removes communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 and replaces them with non-covered alternatives. This provision applies to any required federal permits, certifications, or other approvals for such projects.
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.
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
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
USA119th CongressHR-5358| House
| Updated: 9/15/2025
This bill establishes exemptions for certain projects involving the removal and replacement of communications equipment or services from specific federal review requirements. It mandates that a **Federal authorization** for a **covered project** will not be considered a **major Federal action** under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This exemption aims to simplify and accelerate the process for upgrading critical communications infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation specifies that a **covered project** will not be considered an **undertaking** under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A **covered project** is precisely defined as one that permanently removes communications equipment or services listed under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 and replaces them with non-covered alternatives. This provision applies to any required federal permits, certifications, or other approvals for such projects.
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.
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.