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Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act

USA119th CongressHR-8354| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act, aims to nullify specific actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding broadband infrastructure deployment. It explicitly states that the FCC's rule titled "Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment" and its Declaratory Ruling in the "Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling" shall have no legal force or effect . The legislation's primary purpose is to preserve the rights and input of state and local governments in decisions related to wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure development, effectively reversing federal preemption established by these FCC actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8082
Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8082
    Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act

USA119th CongressHR-8354| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This bill, known as the Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act, aims to nullify specific actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding broadband infrastructure deployment. It explicitly states that the FCC's rule titled "Accelerating Wireless and Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment" and its Declaratory Ruling in the "Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling" shall have no legal force or effect . The legislation's primary purpose is to preserve the rights and input of state and local governments in decisions related to wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure development, effectively reversing federal preemption established by these FCC actions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8082
Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8082
    Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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