S. 4459 Introduced Science, Technology, Communications

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] Introduced April 30, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action April 30, 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 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. Apr 30, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Apr 30, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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