Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1069

Bill 117 HR 1069, also known as the Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021, aims to expedite the process of deploying broadband infrastructure across the United States. The bill focuses on streamlining the permitting process for broadband projects in order to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary delays.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a new office within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will be responsible for coordinating with state and local governments to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects. This office will work to ensure that permits are processed in a timely manner and that unnecessary red tape is eliminated.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to encourage the deployment of broadband infrastructure in underserved and rural areas. This includes providing financial incentives for companies to expand broadband access to these areas and ensuring that federal funding is targeted towards projects that will have the greatest impact on increasing access to high-speed internet. Overall, the Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021 aims to remove barriers to the deployment of broadband infrastructure and increase access to high-speed internet for all Americans. By streamlining the permitting process and targeting funding towards underserved areas, the bill seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all Americans have access to the benefits of high-speed internet.

Congressional Summary of HR 1069

Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021

This bill exempts certain broadband infrastructure project actions from specified environmental and historic preservation review requirements.

Specifically, the bill exempts (1) new communications facilities within specified dimensions in public rights-of-way, (2) replacement facilities that are of a similar type, (3) certain small antennas, (4) facility expansions within specified limits, and (5) new easements for facilities on federal property for which easements were previously granted for other facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1069

Bill HR 1069 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1069 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2021.  Bill HR 1069's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of February 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1069

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1069

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1069

Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that the Federal Communications Commission is not required to perform any review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, as a condition of permitting the placement and installation of a communications facility, and for other purposes.Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1069

R
Greg Pence
Indiana(Republican)
R
Virginia Foxx
North Carolina(Republican)

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