Sponsored By: Representative Fletcher
Introduced
Speeding local zoning and permitting to accelerate broadband buildout. This bill would create a competitive grant program to help state, local, and Tribal governments process zoning and permitting applications faster so fiber and 5G projects can be built sooner.
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The bill would set up competitive grants for local and Tribal governments to speed zoning and permit reviews for broadband. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information would run the program. Applicants would need to show they are ready, use efficient, federally compliant review processes, allow methods like micro-trenching, and limit or publish permit fees. Grant money could pay for staff hiring and training, plus software, technology, and equipment, including for remote processing. The bill would also define who can apply and which permit types qualify.
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Fletcher
TX • D
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/26/2026
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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