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119-hr-1579119th Congress
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced
Summary
Explicitly applies the Freedom of Information Act to the BEAD broadband program, making BEAD records and decisions subject to FOIA's request framework. The bill would insert a cross-reference to section 552 into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act so BEAD-related records are explicitly linked to FOIA.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public records for broadband buildout program
This bill would make records about the BEAD broadband program subject to the Freedom of Information Act. You could request BEAD grant applications, awards, and oversight files, subject to normal FOIA exemptions. It would not change BEAD funding or who can apply. This would take effect when the bill becomes law.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
OH • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
ID • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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