Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 7357 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7357

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

This bill excludes certain personal wireless facility projects from specified review requirements.

Specifically, the bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation review a project subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission that involves the placement, modification, or construction of personal wireless facilities (e.g., antennas, apparatuses, and transmitting devices) for the provision of personal wireless service.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7357

Bill HR 7357 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7357 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7357's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7357

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7357

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7357

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act

To provide that a request for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act