Faster Broadband Land Use Reviews

Official: Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

IntroducedSeptember 17, 2025

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional oversightLand use and conservationInternet, web applications, social mediaIntergovernmental relationsAdvisory bodiesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure development

Why This Matters

This bill aims to speed up the process for approving land use requests for broadband projects. It seeks to identify and eliminate delays, making it easier to expand internet access in various areas.

If you live in an area with slow internet, this bill could help bring faster service sooner.

Affects: People living in rural or underserved areas who need better internet access.

Summary

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to study and report on any barriers to and staffing needs for completing timely reviews of requests for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.)

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires government officials to study delays in broadband land use approvals. 2. It aims to identify barriers that slow down the review process for broadband projects. 3. The bill mandates a report detailing findings and suggestions for improvement within a year. 4. It also calls for a plan to ensure enough staff are available for timely reviews. 5. The focus is on land managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.

Who is affected?

People living in rural or underserved areas who need better internet access.