Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act

# Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create a special government task force (called a "strike force") to speed up the process of approving broadband and communications infrastructure projects on public lands. Currently, when companies want to build cell towers, fiber optic cables, or other communications equipment on federal property, they need permission from multiple government agencies, which can take a long time. This bill aims to make that approval process faster and more coordinated. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The task force would include leaders from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal land agencies.

These officials would coordinate with each other regularly, set specific goals for how quickly they review applications, and hold each other accountable for meeting those timelines. The task force would also report back to Congress about whether the new system actually works to speed up approvals. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's being reviewed and discussed but hasn't been voted on by the full House yet. It was introduced by Republican Representative Gabe Evans from Colorado.