PLAN for Broadband Act

HR 2805, the PLAN for Broadband Act, requires the federal government to create a National Strategy to Close the Digital Divide within one year of enactment. This strategy must coordinate all federal broadband programs, streamline permitting for infrastructure installation on federal property, and reduce administrative burdens for state, local, and Tribal governments participating in these programs. The bill mandates a follow-up Implementation Plan within 120 days, including accountability measures, common data standards for funding, and regular congressional briefings. The strategy and plan aim to reduce program duplication, improve efficiency, and address gaps in broadband access, particularly for underserved communities and Tribal lands, with oversight from the Government Accountability Office.