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H.R. 2474Passed House
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Introduced: Mar 27, 2025
Latest action date: Mar 25, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2025
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What this bill does
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
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Science, Technology, Communications
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Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferralSenateThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
FloorHouse floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FloorHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
CommitteeHouse committee actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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