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Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 2474

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 27, 2025)

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development. 

What just happenedMar 25, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2](R-OH)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 25, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Mar 24, 2026FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)

  3. Mar 24, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Mar 24, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Mar 24, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  6. Mar 24, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.

  7. Mar 24, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)

  8. Mar 24, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Mar 20, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.

  10. Mar 20, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Mar 20, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Jan 21, 2026CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jan 21, 2026CommitteeH15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jan 21, 2026CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Mar 27, 2025CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  16. Mar 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Mar 27, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 27, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act — Informed