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Supporting Connectivity on Federal Lands: New Telecom Fee Rules

This act aims to improve cellular and internet coverage on federal lands, such as national parks and wildlife refuges. It ensures that fees collected from telecommunications companies for using these lands will directly fund the development and maintenance of communication infrastructure. This could mean better access to telecommunication services for citizens visiting these areas.
Key points
Fees from telecom companies for using federal lands will go into special accounts, solely for communication infrastructure development.
These funds will be used for building and improving base stations, network planning, and training staff managing the infrastructure.
Within two years, fee schedules will be updated to better reflect fair market value and modern technologies.
The act aims to facilitate access to telecommunication services in areas where coverage is currently limited or nonexistent.
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Print number: 117_HR_6982
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Lands Telecommunications Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6982.

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 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fees from telecom companies for using federal lands will go into special accounts, solely for communication infrastructure development.
  • These funds will be used for building and improving base stations, network planning, and training staff managing the infrastructure.
  • Within two years, fee schedules will be updated to better reflect fair market value and modern technologies.
  • The act aims to facilitate access to telecommunication services in areas where coverage is currently limited or nonexistent.
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. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

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 2025-12-28.

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