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HR 2474 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

In plain language: 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.

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How it moved.

  1. Mar 25, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Mar 24, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
  3. Mar 24, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 24, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Mar 24, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. Mar 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
  7. Mar 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
  8. Jan 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  9. Mar 27, 2025Introduced in House
  10. Mar 27, 2025Introduced in House

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