Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 4459
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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Introduced 2026-04-30Topic: infrastructure utilities · economy jobs · technology privacySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceExpanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
Sponsors
- Jon Husted Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | refer |
| 2026-04-30 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |