Bill · H.R. 2817· House(119-HR-2817)
Coastal Broadband Deployment Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Coastal Broadband Deployment Act," aims to change how certain communications projects are handled. It specifically targets projects for the deployment or modification of a communications facility that occur entirely within a floodplain. For these projects, the bill seeks to remove the requirement for certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. This includes exempting them from being considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. It also removes the status of these projects as undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The expansion of broadband infrastructure is highly beneficial for connectivity in rural areas.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+3
The bill facilitates easier deployment of communications facilities, potentially increasing internet availability.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Lower regulatory burdens facilitate easier expansion of telecommunications infrastructure.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill explicitly removes environmental review requirements under NEPA for specific projects.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-3
Removing historical preservation reviews may negatively impact tribal lands and cultural sites.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3
Reducing oversight may negatively impact the preservation of historical and natural land resources.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Exemption from NEPA requirements: Under Section 2(a), a Federal authorization for a covered project would no able to be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. This would remove the requirement for certain environmental reviews for communications facilities located entirely within a floodplain.
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Exemption from National Historic Preservation Act requirements: Under Section 2(b), a covered project would not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code. This would exempt these projects from certain historical preservation reviews.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal of environmental review requirements: According to Section 2(a), projects involving the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain would not be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
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Removal of historical preservation requirements: According to Section 2(b), a covered project would not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code, which relates to the National Historic Preservation Act.
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 Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Students+1Good For Native Americans-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Improves Environmental Protections-5Improves Public Land Management-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-2Improves Government Transparency-2Increases Federal Power-1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Consumer Protection-2
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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