Bill · H.R. 1836· House(119-HR-1836)
GRANTED Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/4/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Jay Obernolte
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "GRANTED Act of 2025," proposes amendments to the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It focuses on the process for applications regarding Federal easements, rights-of-way, or leases for communications facility installations. The legislation introduces a rule where an application is "deemed granted" if an executive agency does not grant or deny a complete application by a specified deadline. It also establishes specific criteria for when an application is considered "complete" and when it is considered "received." These changes apply to applications received by an executive agency on or after the date this Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Communications companies benefit significantly from faster and more predictable approval processes for infrastructure.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+3
By streamlining the application process for communications facilities, the bill facilitates the faster expansion of internet infrastructure.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Enhanced communication infrastructure deployment is highly beneficial for rural connectivity.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?-2
The bill reduces regulatory friction for communications facility applications, which limits direct agency control over industry-led installations.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
Automatic approvals might reduce the time available for agencies to evaluate potential environmental impacts of communications facilities.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-1
Deemed granted provisions may reduce the rigorous oversight required for managing federal easements and rights-of-way.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Automatic Approval for Delayed Applications: Under Section 2(a)(1), an application will be "deemed granted" the day after a deadline passes if an agency fails to act. This ensures that communications facility installations are not indefinitely delayed by agency inaction (Section 2(a)(1), subparagraph (E)).
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Clearer Standards for Completion: The bill provides a specific framework for when an application is considered "complete." An application is considered complete if the applicant has taken the first procedural step and has not received a written notice within 30 days stating that information is missing (Section 2(a)(1), subparagraph (F)(i)).
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Defined Receipt Dates: The bill establishes clear rules for when a complete application is considered "received," which helps prevent ambiguity regarding the timeline of an application's submission (Section 2(a)(1), subparagraph (F)(ii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduced Agency Oversight: Because an application is automatically deemed granted if a deadline is missed, executive agencies may lose the opportunity to review or deny applications that they have not yet processed (Section 2(a)(1), subparagraph (E)).
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Pressure on Agency Timelines: The new rules regarding how an application is "considered complete" place a 30-day window on agencies to provide written notice regarding missing information, which could create new procedural requirements for the agencies to manage (Section 2(a)(1), subparagraph (F)(i)(II)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3Increases Big Tech Regulation-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Improves Environmental Protections-2Improves Public Land Management-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1Improves Due Process-1
- 3/4/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Introduced in House