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Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

USA119th CongressS-4459| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study regarding the Appalachian Regional Commission's capacity to incorporate satellite technology into broadband projects . The study's primary objective is to evaluate the potential of satellite broadband for business applications and its role in fostering economic growth. Specifically, the Comptroller General must review the effectiveness of satellite broadband services for business purposes and assess economic development in regions that have already adopted such technology. Furthermore, the study will analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband via satellites to support economic development initiatives. The findings of this detailed study are mandated to be submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2474
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2474
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-2474: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

USA119th CongressS-4459| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This legislation requires the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study regarding the Appalachian Regional Commission's capacity to incorporate satellite technology into broadband projects . The study's primary objective is to evaluate the potential of satellite broadband for business applications and its role in fostering economic growth. Specifically, the Comptroller General must review the effectiveness of satellite broadband services for business purposes and assess economic development in regions that have already adopted such technology. Furthermore, the study will analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband via satellites to support economic development initiatives. The findings of this detailed study are mandated to be submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2474
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 25, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2474
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2474: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted