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H.R. 2474 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Taylor, David (R-OH) (Introduced 03/27/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/25/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/27/2025)
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.
119 HR 2474 EH: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access 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. 2474
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act. 2GAO study on satellite broadband (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress the results thereof, a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate satellites in broadband projects. (b)RequirementsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall— (1)review the capacity of satellite broadband services to be used for business purposes; (2)evaluate economic development growth in areas that have used satellite broadband for businesses; and (3)analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband via satellites for economic development. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2474 IH: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-27 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. 2474IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 27, 2025Mr. Taylor introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.
2.GAO study on low-orbit satellites (a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress the results thereof, a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. (b)RequirementsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall— (1)review the capacity of low-orbit satellite services to be used for business purposes; (2)evaluate economic development growth in areas that have used low-orbit satellites for businesses; and (3)analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband satellites for economic development.
119 HR 2474 : Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 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. 2474IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.2GAO study on satellite broadband(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress the results thereof, a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate satellites in broadband projects.(b)RequirementsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall—(1)review the capacity of satellite broadband services to be used for business purposes;(2)evaluate economic development growth in areas that have used satellite broadband for businesses; and(3)analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband via satellites for economic development. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2474 RH: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-20 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 486119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2474[Report No. 119–565]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 27, 2025Mr. Taylor introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureMarch 20, 2026Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 27, 2025A BILLTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.2GAO study on satellite broadband(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct, and submit to Congress the results thereof, a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to incorporate satellites in broadband projects.(b)RequirementsIn conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall—(1)review the capacity of satellite broadband services to be used for business purposes;(2)evaluate economic development growth in areas that have used satellite broadband for businesses; and(3)analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband via satellites for economic development. Amend the title so as to read: A bill 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..March 20, 2026Reported with amendments, 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 |
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| 03/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/27/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 03/27/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| 01/21/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged |
| 01/21/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 01/21/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 03/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565. |
| 03/20/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565. |
| 03/20/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648) |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474. |
| 03/24/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/24/2026 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648) |
| 03/25/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act |
| Display Title | Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act |
| Official Titles as Amended by House | 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 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low-orbit satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 03/25/2026 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 03/20/2026 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/21/2026 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/21/2026 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 03/27/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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