AJR 53 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Urges Congress and U.S. President to enact "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act."

This New Jersey joint resolution (AJR 53) urges Congress to pass the "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act," which would prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from overriding local government input on broadband infrastructure projects, including 5G tower deployments. It specifically targets FCC rules that preempt state and local regulations affecting broadband permitting and aesthetics. The resolution highlights concerns about rapid 5G construction in communities like Belmar, NJ, where local input on such projects is currently limited by federal rules. This is a procedural request, not a new law, seeking to restore local decision-making authority in infrastructure development.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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