TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

HR 3280, the TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act, exempts specific broadband infrastructure projects from federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. It applies to projects replacing "covered communications equipment" (defined under the 2019 Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act) with approved alternatives. The bill removes requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for federal authorizations like permits needed for these replacements. This directly affects broadband providers and network operators undertaking such equipment upgrades. The change streamlines the approval process for these projects by eliminating certain federal review steps.