Bills · HR 339
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 339Science, Technology, Communications
Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act
INTRO JAN 13· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the speed and quality of internet and cell phone services. By streamlining the approval process for upgrades to wireless and telecommunications infrastructure, the bill aims to accelerate the deployment of faster and more reliable broadband across the country. This could mean fewer dead zones, quicker downloads, and improved connectivity for remote work, education, and healthcare.
If this bill becomes law, communities could see quicker improvements in their digital infrastructure without lengthy local approval battles for minor changes. If it doesn't pass, the current, often slower, local review processes would continue, potentially delaying broadband expansion and upgrades, which could exacerbate the digital divide and hinder economic development in areas with inadequate connectivity.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires state and local governments to approve minor modifications to existing wireless towers and telecommunications facilities if they do not substantially change physical dimensions.
This provision removes the ability for local governments to deny minor upgrades to crucial communications infrastructure, speeding up deployment.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a 60-day deadline for state and local governments to act on these modification requests; if they don't, the request is automatically approved.
This creates a strong incentive for timely government review and prevents indefinite delays in infrastructure upgrades.
PROVISION 03
Sets rules for pausing the 60-day clock if an application is incomplete, but limits what information governments can request and invalidates improper notices.
This prevents governments from indefinitely stalling applications by repeatedly claiming incompleteness or requesting irrelevant information.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that a request is considered submitted when the company takes the first procedural step, even if local procedures aren't fully established.
This prevents governments from delaying the start of the review clock due to unclear or undeveloped local submission rules.
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R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 13
Introduced in House
JAN 13
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 339
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 13, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2025
House BillHR 339Science, Technology, Communications
Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act
INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2025
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READING
10 min
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