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H.R. 1681 · 119th Congress

Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act

Passed HouseScience, Technology, Communications
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Passed HouseApr 20, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Apr 21, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 384–9. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 1681 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Apr 21, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Establishment of interagency strike force
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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    Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act

    This bill establishes an interagency strike force to support federal land management agencies' review of requests for communications use authorizations. (A communications use authorization is required to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands.)

    The strike force must (1) conduct periodic calls with strike force members to ensure that each agency prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations, (2) establish goals for the review of the requests, and (3) monitor and facilitate agency accountability for meeting the established goals.

    The bill specifies that the strike force must include the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the head of each federal land management agency, and other members designated by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The bill also requires the strike force to report to Congress regarding its effectiveness.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 27, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Apr 21, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
    2. Apr 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Apr 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Apr 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Apr 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979)House floor actions
    6. Apr 20, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    7. Apr 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1681.House floor actions
    8. Apr 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2971-2973)House floor actions
    9. Apr 20, 2026Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Mar 26, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.House floor actions
    11. Mar 26, 2026Committee on Agriculture discharged.House floor actions
    12. Mar 26, 2026Committee on Agriculture discharged.Library of Congress
    13. Mar 26, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.House floor actions
    14. Mar 26, 2026Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II.Library of Congress
    15. Jan 12, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.House floor actions
    16. Jan 12, 2026Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I.Library of Congress
    17. Nov 18, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    18. Nov 18, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    19. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    20. Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    21. Mar 28, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.House committee actions
    22. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
    23. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture.House floor actions
    24. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture.House floor actions
    25. Feb 27, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture.House floor actions
    26. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    27. Feb 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Apr 20, 2026 · HousePassed 384–9
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 184 yes, 9 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 199 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Angie Craig D-MN-2
    • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7