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Faster Broadband Deployment in Floodplains: Less Red Tape.

This act aims to speed up the construction and modernization of internet infrastructure in flood-prone areas. It means telecommunication companies can install new antennas and cables more quickly, as they won't need to undergo lengthy environmental and historical preservation reviews. For citizens, this could mean faster access to better internet services in these areas.
Key points
Streamlined Broadband Construction: The new rules remove the requirement for detailed environmental and historical reviews for internet projects located entirely within floodplains.
Faster Internet Access: By simplifying procedures, residents in flood-prone areas may gain quicker access to modern communication services, such as high-speed internet.
Reduced Bureaucracy for Companies: Telecommunication companies will be able to implement investments more efficiently, potentially leading to faster coverage in harder-to-reach areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1039
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-15