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Why This Matters
This bill modernizes the Broadband Funding Map to ensure federal funds for broadband are used effectively and transparently.
If you live in an area with poor internet access, this bill aims to improve funding for broadband projects in your community.
Who this affects
communities seeking broadband access · federal agencies
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to update the Broadband Funding Map for better accuracy.
2It mandates a study on how well federal agencies are providing data for the map.
3The bill aims to prevent wasteful spending by ensuring federal funds are used efficiently for broadband projects.
4The Federal Communications Commission must complete an inquiry into the map's functionality within 120 days.
Read the detailed summary
Modernization, Accountability, and Planning for Broadband Funding Act or the MAP for Broadband Funding Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map on a reasonable and timely basis.
It also requires information collection and reporting on the map’s functionality and management. (The map documents the location of each federally funded broadband project.) Specifically, the FCC must seek public comment on the functionality and transparency of the map and the quality and completeness of the data within the map.
Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on the management and use of the map, as well as the extent to which federal agencies are complying with obligations to submit information for the map.
