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H.R. 2474 119th Congress House

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Official title: To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes

Introduced: March 27, 2025 Introduced by: David J. Taylor Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 24, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
Mar 24, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
Mar 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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What's happening now March 25, 2026

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4459 Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2474: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2474/
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"H.R. 2474: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-2474/.
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