PLAN for Broadband Act

The PLAN for Broadband Act requires the federal government to create a coordinated strategy to improve broadband access nationwide. It mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce to develop a National Strategy within one year of enactment, detailing all federal broadband programs and identifying gaps in coordination across 14 covered agencies (including the FCC and USDA). The bill then requires an Implementation Plan within 120 days, outlining how agencies will streamline efforts, reduce duplication, and lower administrative burdens for states, local governments, and Tribal entities participating in broadband programs. Key provisions include standardizing data reporting for federal broadband funding and establishing regular interagency meetings to accelerate infrastructure deployment. The strategy must address barriers to broadband adoption, particularly on Tribal lands, and be subject to public input and GAO evaluation.