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H.R. 1681 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Evans, Gabe (R-CO) (Introduced 02/27/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/21/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/27/2025)
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act
This bill establishes an interagency strike force to support federal land management agencies' review of requests for communications use authorizations. (A communications use authorization is required to modify or locate communications facilities on public lands.)
The strike force must (1) conduct periodic calls with strike force members to ensure that each agency prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations, (2) establish goals for the review of the requests, and (3) monitor and facilitate agency accountability for meeting the established goals.
The bill specifies that the strike force must include the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the head of each federal land management agency, and other members designated by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The bill also requires the strike force to report to Congress regarding its effectiveness.
119 HR 1681 EH: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1681
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act.
2.Establishment of interagency strike force (a)Interagency strike force (1)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (2)MembersThe strike force shall be composed of— (A)the Assistant Secretary; (B)the head of each Federal land management agency; (C)a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture, other than the Chief of the Forest Service; and (D)a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, other than the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (3)DutiesThe duties of the strike force shall include— (A)conducting periodic calls between the members of the strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations; (B)establishing objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations; and (C)monitoring, and facilitating the accountability of, each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, with respect to meeting such goals. (4)Report to CongressNot later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of the strike force in ensuring that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (E)the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and (F)the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. (2)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3)Communications facilityThe term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(d)). (4)Communications useThe term communications use means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5)Communications use authorizationThe term communications use authorization means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization— (A)provided by a Federal land management agency; (B)to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land; and (C)for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of such land for communications use. (6)Covered landThe term covered land means— (A)public lands; and (B)National Forest System land. (7)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency means each of the following: (A)The Bureau of Land Management. (B)The Forest Service. (8)National Forest SystemThe term National Forest System has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (9)Organizational unitThe term organizational unit means— (A)with respect to the Bureau of Land Management— (i)a State office; (ii)a regional office; (iii)a district office; or (iv)a field office; and (B)with respect to the Forest Service— (i)a regional office; (ii)a management unit; or (iii)a ranger district office. (10)Public landsThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (11)Strike forceThe term strike force means the interagency strike force established under subsection (a)(1). Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1681 IH: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1681IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2025Mr. Evans of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Craig) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act.
2.Establishment of interagency strike force(a)Interagency strike force(1)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations.(2)MembersThe strike force shall be composed of—(A)the Assistant Secretary;(B)the head of each Federal land management agency; (C)a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture, other than the Chief of the Forest Service; and (D)a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, other than the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (3)DutiesThe duties of the strike force shall include—(A)conducting periodic calls between the members of the strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations;(B)establishing objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations; and(C)monitoring, and facilitating the accountability of, each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, with respect to meeting such goals.(4)Report to CongressNot later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of the strike force in ensuring that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;(B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;(C)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;(E)the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and(F)the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.(2)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.(3)Communications facilityThe term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(d)).(4)Communications useThe term communications use means the placement and operation of a communications facility.(5)Communications use authorizationThe term communications use authorization means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization—(A)provided by a Federal land management agency;(B)to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land; and(C)for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of such land for communications use. (6)Covered landThe term covered land means—(A)public lands; and(B)National Forest System land.(7)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency means each of the following:(A)The Bureau of Land Management.(B)The Forest Service.(8)National Forest SystemThe term National Forest System has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (9)Organizational unitThe term organizational unit means—(A)with respect to the Bureau of Land Management—(i)a State office;(ii)a regional office;(iii)a district office; or(iv)a field office; and(B)with respect to the Forest Service—(i)a regional office;(ii)a management unit; or(iii)a ranger district office.(10)Public landsThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).(11)Strike forceThe term strike force means the interagency strike force established under subsection (a)(1).
119 HR 1681 : Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1681IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 21, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act.
2.Establishment of interagency strike force(a)Interagency strike force(1)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations.(2)MembersThe strike force shall be composed of—(A)the Assistant Secretary;(B)the head of each Federal land management agency; (C)a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture, other than the Chief of the Forest Service; and (D)a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, other than the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (3)DutiesThe duties of the strike force shall include—(A)conducting periodic calls between the members of the strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations;(B)establishing objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations; and(C)monitoring, and facilitating the accountability of, each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, with respect to meeting such goals.(4)Report to CongressNot later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of the strike force in ensuring that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means—(A)the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;(B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives;(C)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;(E)the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and(F)the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.(2)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.(3)Communications facilityThe term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(d)).(4)Communications useThe term communications use means the placement and operation of a communications facility.(5)Communications use authorizationThe term communications use authorization means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization—(A)provided by a Federal land management agency;(B)to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land; and(C)for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of such land for communications use. (6)Covered landThe term covered land means—(A)public lands; and(B)National Forest System land.(7)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency means each of the following:(A)The Bureau of Land Management.(B)The Forest Service.(8)National Forest SystemThe term National Forest System has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (9)Organizational unitThe term organizational unit means—(A)with respect to the Bureau of Land Management—(i)a State office;(ii)a regional office;(iii)a district office; or(iv)a field office; and(B)with respect to the Forest Service—(i)a regional office;(ii)a management unit; or(iii)a ranger district office.(10)Public landsThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).(11)Strike forceThe term strike force means the interagency strike force established under subsection (a)(1). Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1681 RH: Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB Union Calendar No. 494 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 1681 [Report No. 119–439, Parts I and II]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Evans of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Craig) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned January 12, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources March 26, 2026 Additional sponsor: Mr. Vindman March 26, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 26, 2026 Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act.
2.Establishment of interagency strike force (a)Interagency strike force (1)EstablishmentNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall establish an interagency strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (2)MembersThe strike force shall be composed of— (A)the Assistant Secretary; (B)the head of each Federal land management agency; (C)a designee of the Secretary of Agriculture, other than the Chief of the Forest Service; and (D)a designee of the Secretary of the Interior, other than the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. (3)DutiesThe duties of the strike force shall include— (A)conducting periodic calls between the members of the strike force to ensure that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations; (B)establishing objective and reasonable goals for the review of requests for communications use authorizations; and (C)monitoring, and facilitating the accountability of, each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, with respect to meeting such goals. (4)Report to CongressNot later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of the strike force in ensuring that each Federal land management agency, including each organizational unit of the agency, prioritizes the review of requests for communications use authorizations. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Appropriate congressional committeesThe term appropriate congressional committees means— (A)the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B)the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (D)the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (E)the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and (F)the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. (2)Assistant SecretaryThe term Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. (3)Communications facilityThe term communications facility has the meaning given the term communications facility installation in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 1455(d)). (4)Communications useThe term communications use means the placement and operation of a communications facility. (5)Communications use authorizationThe term communications use authorization means an easement, right-of-way, lease, license, or other authorization— (A)provided by a Federal land management agency; (B)to locate or modify a communications facility on covered land; and (C)for the primary purpose of authorizing the occupancy and use of such land for communications use. (6)Covered landThe term covered land means— (A)public lands; and (B)National Forest System land. (7)Federal land management agencyThe term Federal land management agency means each of the following: (A)The Bureau of Land Management. (B)The Forest Service. (8)National Forest SystemThe term National Forest System has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (9)Organizational unitThe term organizational unit means— (A)with respect to the Bureau of Land Management— (i)a State office; (ii)a regional office; (iii)a district office; or (iv)a field office; and (B)with respect to the Forest Service— (i)a regional office; (ii)a management unit; or (iii)a ranger district office. (10)Public landsThe term public lands has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (11)Strike forceThe term strike force means the interagency strike force established under subsection (a)(1). March 26, 2026 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce March 26, 2026 Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 02/27/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. |
| 03/28/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 01/12/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I. |
| 01/12/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-439, Part I. |
| 03/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II. |
| 03/26/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-439, Part II. |
| 03/26/2026 | Library of Congress | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 03/26/2026 | House floor actions | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 03/26/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Allen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2971-2973) |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1681. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979) |
| 04/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972) |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 9 (Roll no. 125). (text: CR H2971-2972) |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/21/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an interagency strike force to ensure that certain Federal land management agencies, including the organizational units of such agencies, prioritize the review of requests for communications use authorizations, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 04/21/2026 Referred To |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 03/26/2026 Discharged From |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 02/27/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/26/2026 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 02/27/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/12/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/09/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/27/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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