Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Sponsored bySen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]OH· Introduced 30 April 2026

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

30 April 2026·2 months ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 26 May 2026

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 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
30 April 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
30 April 2026 · IntroReferral

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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]OH

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Democrat:Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]MD

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Science, Technology, Communications

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