H.R. 2474 Passed the House Science, Technology, Communications

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] Introduced March 27, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action March 25, 2026

Summary

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 25, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Mar 24, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
  3. Mar 24, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 24, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Mar 24, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
  6. Mar 24, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
  7. Mar 24, 2026 Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Mar 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
  9. Mar 20, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
  10. Jan 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  11. Jan 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jan 21, 2026 Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

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