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RepublicanBill · H.R. 46· House(119-HR-46)

Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

Rep. Bergman
Age: 79 years
Michigan
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Jack Bergman
Cosponsors
None
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission to prioritize certain applications. It specifically targets long-form applications and subsequent paperwork within the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II auction. The goal is to prioritize the processing of applications for geographic areas that face short construction seasons, such as those with long winters and heavy snowfall. This action aims to level the playing field for service providers in those specific areas.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5

    The bill directly benefits rural residents by facilitating faster broadband infrastructure deployment in their communities.

  • Does this get reliable internet to more people?+5

    The bill aims to accelerate the deployment of broadband services to underserved rural areas.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+4

    The bill specifically targets the acceleration of broadband infrastructure deployment in rural areas with difficult construction seasons.

The opposite

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-1

    The focus is exclusively on rural area deployment rather than urban infrastructure.