H.R. 46
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act
In Plain Language
This bill tells the Federal Communications Commission to prioritize reviewing applications for broadband projects in rural areas that have short construction seasons, like places with long winters and heavy snow. These applications are for the second phase of a federal broadband program that helps expand internet service to areas that have some coverage but not complete coverage. The faster review would help these projects get built during the limited windows when weather permits construction.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity ActThis bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize the processing of applications for certain rural broadband expansion projects that are located in areas with the shortest construction seasons (e.g., areas with long winters and heavy snowfall).Specifically, the FCC must prioritize processing such applications for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase II auction, which aims to facilitate the provision of broadband service to areas that are partially served. (The RDOF program's first phase, which is focused on broadband service for wholly unserved areas, is underway.)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2025
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