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Read the report ↗H.R. 278 (119th)Congressional Activities
BROADBAND Leadership Act
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RecentScheduledHearing•Sep 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting
2123, Rayburn House Office Building, 2123, Rayburn House Office Building
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10. H.R.1731, the “Standard FEES Act” (Reps. Palmer and Ryan)11. H.R.1836, the “GRANTED Act of 2025” (Rep. Obernolte)12. H.R.1975, the “BEAD FEE Act of 2025” (Rep. Allen)13. H.R.2289, the “Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act” (Rep. Carter)14. H.R.2298, the “Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2025” (Rep. Fulcher)15. H.R.2817, the “Coastal Broadband Deployment Act” (Rep. Bilirakis)
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H.Hrg.119Sep 18, 2025Energy and Commerce Committee
Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting
Related meeting: Examining Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting (Sep 18, 2025)
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