H.R. 6046 Reported by committee Science, Technology, Communications

Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in the public rights-of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] Introduced November 17, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action December 3, 2025

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Actions

  1. Dec 3, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
  2. Dec 3, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Nov 18, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  4. Nov 18, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Nov 17, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  6. Nov 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  7. Nov 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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