Bill 119 hr 46, also known as the "Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II Auction Timely Processing Act," aims to address the issue of slow processing of long-form applications in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II auction by directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize these applications.
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II auction is a program designed to expand broadband access in rural areas across the United States. However, there have been concerns raised about the lengthy processing times for long-form applications, which has delayed the deployment of broadband infrastructure in these underserved areas.
This bill seeks to expedite the processing of these applications by requiring the FCC to prioritize them and ensure that they are processed in a timely manner. By doing so, the bill aims to accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure in rural areas and improve access to high-speed internet for residents in these communities.
Overall, the "Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II Auction Timely Processing Act" is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges faced in expanding broadband access in rural America and ensure that the FCC prioritizes the timely processing of long-form applications in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase II auction.