SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025
The SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025 exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects from federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. It applies specifically to small antenna installations (under 50 feet tall) in public rights-of-way, replacements of existing similar facilities, or minor expansions (within 30 feet) of current sites. This reduces federal permitting delays for broadband providers seeking to deploy or upgrade networks, while preserving state/local zoning authority and radiofrequency safety evaluations. The bill directly affects wireless service providers installing qualifying infrastructure, streamlining their project approvals without altering existing environmental or historic preservation obligations.
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Introduced Sep 10, 2025
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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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Craig A. Goldman
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