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Speeding Up Broadband Infrastructure Approval on Federal Lands.

This law establishes a special interagency strike force tasked with forcing the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to prioritize and accelerate the review of permits needed to build communications infrastructure (like towers and antennas) on public and forest lands. This measure is designed to significantly speed up the expansion of internet and mobile networks, potentially benefiting citizens in underserved rural or remote areas with faster access to better services.
Key points
Creation of an interagency strike force to oversee and expedite the approval process for communications infrastructure on federal lands.
The goal is to deliver faster broadband internet and better mobile coverage to citizens living near public and forest areas.
Federal departments (Agriculture and Interior) must establish and meet specific goals for the timely processing of authorization requests.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1049
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to increase prioritization by the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture by senior management of the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture, or an organizational unit of reviews for communications use authorizations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1049.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an interagency strike force to oversee and expedite the approval process for communications infrastructure on federal lands.
  • The goal is to deliver faster broadband internet and better mobile coverage to citizens living near public and forest areas.
  • Federal departments (Agriculture and Interior) must establish and meet specific goals for the timely processing of authorization requests.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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