HR 2474
119th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
Spacecraft and satellites
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 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
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
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.
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.