H.R. 2474
119th Congress
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
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Cosponsors
18
Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
25 mars 2026·4 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 23 mai 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.
Timeline
18 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
25 mars 2026 · IntroReferral
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
24 mars 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
20 mars 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
20 mars 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
20 mars 2026 · Calendars
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
21 janvier 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
27 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
27 mars 2025 · Committee
Introduced in House
27 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
0 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]OHClassification
Policy area
Science, Technology, CommunicationsLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To27 Mar 2025
- Discharged from21 Jan 2026
- Markup By21 Jan 2026
- Reported By20 Mar 2026
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Referred to27 Mar 2025
Environment and Public Works Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To25 Mar 2026
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