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Faster Rural Internet: Streamlining Broadband Deployment on Federal Lands.

This act aims to accelerate the deployment of high-speed internet in rural areas. It simplifies the process of obtaining permits for building infrastructure on federal lands, potentially leading to faster internet access for residents in these regions. Citizens can expect improved connection quality and new opportunities like remote work or online education.
Key points
Federal agencies must respond to broadband access requests within 60 days; failure to do so results in automatic approval.
Licenses for using federal land for broadband can last up to 30 years and be automatically renewed.
Fees for using federal land will be based on the limited use of the specific parcel, not on nearby commercial property values.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3970
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2021-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3970.

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 2021-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must respond to broadband access requests within 60 days; failure to do so results in automatic approval.
  • Licenses for using federal land for broadband can last up to 30 years and be automatically renewed.
  • Fees for using federal land will be based on the limited use of the specific parcel, not on nearby commercial property values.
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. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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