H.R. 4312 Rural Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2026
Sponsored by Ana Delgado with 3 cosponsors. Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
Establishes an expedited federal permitting process for broadband deployment on federal lands, authorizes multi-year funding, and requires Tribal consultation and annual reporting.
What the committee changed
The committee shortened the permitting deadline from 180 to 120 days, added a Tribal consultation requirement, and increased annual funding authorization from $600M to $750M.
Cosponsors
- Elena Rivas D-NM
- Marcus Fletcher D-OH
- James Carson R-ID
Committee report
Report to accompany H.R. 4312Coming up
- Rules Committee, Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM.
- Floor consideration scheduled for Thursday.
- Subcommittee hearing Jul 23, 2026. Submit a question for the hearing
Establishes an expedited federal permitting process for broadband deployment on federal lands, authorizes multi-year funding, and requires Tribal consultation and annual reporting.
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Persistent poverty county. A county where 20 percent or more of residents have lived in poverty across three decennial censuses.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce, with the sponsor's office. Open Jun 25, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM.
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