American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025
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Science, Technology, Communications
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R) — GA
Summary
This bill excludes certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements. Specifically, the bill applies to certain requests to modify an existing wireless tower or base station by collocating, removing, or replacing transmission equipment.
In particular, the bill specifies that such projects are not considered major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews required under those acts.
Legislative subjects
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research; Environmental regulatory procedures; Historic sites and heritage areas; Internet and video services; Internet, web applications, social media; Science, Technology, Communications; Telephone and wireless communication
Latest action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
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