HR 3288 United States House · 118th Congress

Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

This bill exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects from federal environmental (NEPA) and historic preservation (NHPA) review requirements. It specifically applies to telecom companies adding equipment to existing utility poles, towers, or similar infrastructure already approved for use. The exemption removes the need for environmental assessments when placing new equipment on "eligible support infrastructure" (like utility poles) without new construction. This directly affects telecom providers seeking faster deployment of broadband services on existing structures.
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May 2023
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Introduced May 15, 2023 Last action May 19, 2023
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May 19, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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May 15, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 15, 2023
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John Joyce
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