hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Aims to reverse federal actions that streamlined broadband infrastructure deployment.
Rep. Smith (from New Jersey) introduced it.
Introduced in the House, sent to committee.
This bill aims to reverse specific actions taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that streamlined how broadband infrastructure is built. It proposes to make two FCC decisions, related to accelerating broadband deployment and a declaratory ruling, invalid. The bill was introduced by Representative Smith from New Jersey and has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for review. This means it is in the very early stages of the legislative process.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
The bill has just been introduced in the House of Representatives and sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It will need to be approved by this committee, then pass a vote in the full House. After that, it would go to the Senate for their review and vote, and finally, to the President to be signed into law.
If this bill passes, it would undo two specific Federal Communications Commission decisions that aimed to speed up the construction of wireless and wireline broadband. This could mean that local and state governments would have more authority and say in the approval processes for new broadband infrastructure projects, potentially altering the speed and manner in which internet services are expanded or upgraded in communities.
Supporters Say
Supporters likely argue the bill restores local control over important infrastructure decisions.
Critics Say
Critics might contend it could slow down broadband expansion and increase costs for providers.
The bill's title, 'Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act', suggests that its proponents believe it will empower local communities by giving them more say in where and how broadband infrastructure is developed. On the other hand, the original FCC actions it targets were intended to 'accelerate' deployment by 'removing barriers,' so opponents might argue that this bill could reintroduce those barriers, potentially delaying or complicating efforts to expand internet access.