5G UPGRADE Act of 2025

HR 5266, the 5G UPGRADE Act of 2025, streamlines approval for 5G infrastructure by requiring local governments to act on wireless facility requests within 60 days or automatically approve them. It directly affects wireless companies seeking to install 5G equipment, limiting local governments’ ability to delay projects through excessive paperwork or vague denials. Key provisions include a strict 60-day deadline for approval/denial (with automatic approval if missed), rules requiring clear written justifications for denials citing specific regulations, and prohibitions on demanding unnecessary documentation beyond publicly available requirements. The bill also allows companies to sue for noncompliance and mandates federal rules within 180 days of enactment.