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TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

USA119th CongressHR-5358| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2025
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7353
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1053
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3280
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 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 116-7353
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1053
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3280
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 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.

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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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7353
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1053
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3280
TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 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 116-7353
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1053
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3280
    TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 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.
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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