118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1241: Broadband Incentives for Communities Act
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Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish a grant program to assist local governments and Indian tribes with efficient review and approval of zoning or permitting applications that facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure.
Grant recipients must use awarded funds to build application processing capacity or to purchase technology, software, and equipment to facilitate the processing of applications.
The NTIA must also establish the Local Broadband Advisory Council to develop solutions to challenges faced by local governments, Indian tribes, and infrastructure providers in facilitating wireless and broadband deployment, including in unserved and underserved communities.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- André Carson D-IN
- Jasmine Crockett D-TX
- Tony Cárdenas D-CA
- Suzanne Bonamici D-OR
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Jahana Hayes D-CT
- Colin Allred D-TX
Who scored on this bill
- 1Lizzie Fletcher SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Lizzie Fletcher.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.