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Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 30, 2026Science, Technology, Communications
S. 4459

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 30, 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. 

What just happenedApr 30, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Introduced in SenateApr 30, 2026
  1. Apr 30, 2026IntroReferral

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

  2. Apr 30, 2026IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act — Informed