# 119-hr-1579: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

119-hr-1579, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1579
- Congress: 119
- Title: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Public records for broadband buildout program: benefit, medium. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-1579 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1579)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1579 (as of 2026-04-21).