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HR 3342 United States House · 118th Congress

SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023

The SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects from federal environmental and historic preservation reviews, streamlining approvals for faster deployment. It applies to small new facilities in public rights-of-way (like sidewalks or streets) that are under 50 feet tall or replacements of existing similar structures. The bill preserves state and local zoning authority and does not alter requirements for radiofrequency exposure evaluations. This aims to reduce permitting delays for broadband providers without changing federal safety or local land-use rules.
Issues: ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband projects from federal environmental reviews, weakening regulatory protections required for environmental assessments.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines broadband infrastructure approvals to expand internet access, directly advancing deployment of digital infrastructure.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 15, 2023 Last action May 19, 2023
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May 19, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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May 15, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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May 15, 2023
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