Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

HR 339, the Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, requires state and local governments to approve modifications to existing wireless towers and telecommunications facilities (like base stations) that don’t change their physical size within 60 days - or automatically approve the request. The bill limits governments to requiring only publicly available, relevant documentation for such requests and mandates written denials with specific legal citations if a request is rejected. It defines eligible requests as those improving facility resiliency (e.g., backup power, hardening for public safety) or enabling equipment changes without altering structure size. This law primarily affects telecommunications companies seeking infrastructure upgrades and local governments managing facility approvals, with the FCC required to issue implementing rules within 180 days.