Bills · HR 1343
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1343Government buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure development
Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION APR 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because slow broadband expansion, particularly in rural and remote areas, is a major issue impacting access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. A significant hurdle to building new internet infrastructure is often the lengthy and opaque process of getting permits to place equipment on federal lands. If this bill becomes law, it doesn't directly build broadband, but it requires the government to create a plan to track and increase transparency in these crucial permit applications. This could help identify bottlenecks and make the process more efficient. If it doesn't become law, the permit process for broadband infrastructure on federal lands might remain slow and difficult to navigate, potentially delaying or increasing the cost of bringing high-speed internet to more Americans.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
This establishes a clear timeline and responsibility for creating the system to track broadband permits.
PROVISION 02
The plan must describe how to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of 'Form 299s' for communications use authorization.
This ensures a comprehensive oversight of the entire lifecycle of permit applications for broadband infrastructure.
PROVISION 03
The plan must include methods to provide applicants with additional transparency regarding the status of their Form 299 applications.
This aims to reduce uncertainty and allow companies to better plan their broadband deployment projects.
PROVISION 04
The plan must describe how to implement the tracking system most expeditiously and identify any potential barriers.
This focuses on making the system operational quickly and proactively addresses potential challenges.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
62
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
25 EVENTSAPR 21
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
APR 20
Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
APR 20
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2973-2974)
APR 20
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1343.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1343
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionApr 21, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1343Government buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure development
Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 21, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
