Bill · H.R. 1579· House(119-HR-1579)
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Broadband Buildout Accountability Act," aims to change how the Freedom of Information Act applies to certain actions. It specifically targets the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. The goal is to apply the Freedom of Information Act to the decisions and actions taken while carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. This would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill subjects the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to the Freedom of Information Act regarding broadband program decisions.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+2
The bill promotes accountability in the administration of broadband deployment programs through FOIA applicability.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Increased transparency in broadband deployment may better ensure resources reach low-income areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency: By applying the Freedom of Information Act to the actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, the bill would allow for more oversight of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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