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H.R. 2289 · 119th CongressScience, Technology, Communications

American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote

Sponsored by Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" R-GA · 14 cosponsors: 0 Democrats, 14 Republicans
IntroducedMar 24, 2025
ReportedDec 3, 2025
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 92 words.

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.

Context
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
House Natural Resources Committee
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications: 52 of 2,109 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.5%)
Sponsor
7 of 178 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
2, from introduced in house to reported in house · 14,075 words
Subjects
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHistoric sites and heritage areasInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication
Latest action
Apr 15, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]