PLAN for Broadband Act
PLAN for Broadband Act
Plain Language Summary
# PLAN for Broadband Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PLAN for Broadband Act (HR 2805) is a legislative proposal aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the United States. While specific details about the bill's provisions are limited in the information available, broadband bills typically address issues like funding for infrastructure development, coordination between government and private providers, and strategies to bring high-speed internet to underserved rural and urban areas. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would potentially impact millions of Americans living in areas with limited or no broadband access, as well as telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and local governments involved in broadband deployment. It could also affect federal budgets and programs related to infrastructure.
Currently, the bill is in the committee stage, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Tim Walberg (R-Michigan). *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, funding amounts, and implementation strategies, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov.*.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.