Bill · H.R. 9286· House(119-HR-9286)
Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- April McClain Delaney
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to study various technologies used to provide broadband internet access. The study will look at workforce needs, economics, geography, performance, equipment lifespan, and consumer costs. The Assistant Secretary must submit a report with these findings to Congress within one year of the act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Focus on satellite and wireless technologies is highly beneficial for rural connectivity.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+4
The act directs a comprehensive study on broadband technologies to optimize deployment and access.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Rural broadband analysis directly impacts farming operations and connectivity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Consumer Cost Analysis: Section 2(a)(1)(F) requires a study on the cost of monthly subscriptions and equipment, which provides transparency on what consumers pay.
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Performance Data: Section 2(a)(1)(D) requires an analysis of latency, capacity, and upload and download speeds, helping to identify which technologies provide the best service.
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Technology Range: Section 2(a)(2) ensures a wide variety of options are studied, including fiber-optic, cable, DSL, wireless, and satellite (both low-earth and geostationary), which covers different needs and locations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Students+2Good For Children+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
James ClyburnDemocrat · South Carolina
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi