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119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

S. 4459: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 30, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 30, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Jon Husted R-OH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Apr 30, 2026Introduced in the Senate by Jon Husted.
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  1. Apr 30, 2026Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.