Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Langworthy
Introduced
Summary
Creates a federal fast-track approval process for certain wireless site upgrades that do not substantially change a tower's size. The bill would require state and local governments to approve eligible modification requests, set firm timelines and notice rules, and give the FCC 180 days to write implementing regulations.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster permits for wireless upgrades
This bill would speed local approval of minor changes to existing wireless sites. Governments would have 60 days to approve or issue a written decision, or the request would be deemed approved the day after the 60th day. The 60‑day clock would start when the requesting party first takes the procedural step to file and could pause by mutual agreement or by timely, specific incompleteness notices (within 30 days on the first filing and 10 days after any supplement) that cite public rules. Eligible requests would include adding, removing, or replacing equipment that does not substantially change a site’s size, including resiliency or public‑safety gear like backup power or hardening. Agencies could only ask for information tied to eligibility and listed in their public rules, and any “not eligible” decision would need written reasons with legal citations. These rules would apply to requests submitted on or after enactment.
Wireless permit enforcement and FCC deadline
If enacted, a requesting party could sue in U.S. district court to enforce these permit rules, and courts would review cases on an expedited basis. The FCC would have to issue final rules within 180 days after enactment. These steps would apply to requests submitted on or after enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Langworthy
NY • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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