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Improving Broadband Access: Coordinating Federal Programs

This act aims to ensure all citizens have access to high-speed and affordable internet. It introduces a plan for better coordination among various government agencies to avoid waste and duplicated efforts. This will make internet access programs more efficient, potentially leading to faster and cheaper connections for many households, especially in rural and tribal areas.
Key points
The government will create a strategy to better manage internet access programs, making them easier for citizens to use.
The act aims to reduce costs and bureaucracy for state, local, and tribal governments, making it easier for them to participate in internet programs.
Common rules for data and grant applications will be introduced to increase transparency and efficiency in public spending on internet access.
Plans include monitoring and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in broadband programs, protecting taxpayer money.
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Print number: 117_HR_8679
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2022-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PLAN for Broadband Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8679.

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 2022-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will create a strategy to better manage internet access programs, making them easier for citizens to use.
  • The act aims to reduce costs and bureaucracy for state, local, and tribal governments, making it easier for them to participate in internet programs.
  • Common rules for data and grant applications will be introduced to increase transparency and efficiency in public spending on internet access.
  • Plans include monitoring and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in broadband programs, protecting taxpayer money.
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. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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