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Coastal Broadband Deployment Act

4/25/2025, 1:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2817

The Coastal Broadband Deployment Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 10, 2025, aims to address broadband deployment along coastal areas. The bill, designated as H.R. 2817, focuses on improving access to broadband infrastructure in these regions. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not directly outlined in the provided context, but the overarching goal is to enhance broadband connectivity in coastal communities. For further details and specific actions proposed, the full text of the bill can be accessed via the official PDF version provided at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2817/BILLS-119hr2817ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 2817

Bill HR 2817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2817 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2817'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 April 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2817

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2817

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2817

To provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.
To provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews.

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