It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHistoric sites and heritage areasInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication
Why This Matters
This bill simplifies the rules for building broadband facilities by eliminating some environmental and historical review requirements.
If you want faster internet access, this bill could help make it happen more quickly.
Who this affects
broadband service providers · local governments
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill aims to speed up the process for building broadband facilities by reducing regulatory hurdles.
2It removes the need for certain environmental and historical reviews for eligible broadband projects.
3Local governments can still control the placement and construction of wireless facilities but must not discriminate against providers.
4The bill encourages improvements in personal wireless service without allowing local governments to block them.
5It includes provisions for timely consideration of federal applications related to broadband infrastructure.
Read the detailed summary
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act This bill excludes certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements.
Specifically, the bill applies to certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station by collocating, removing, or replacing transmission equipment.
In particular, the bill specifies that such projects are not considered major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act.
This excludes the projects from relevant reviews required under those acts.
