Accelerating Broadband Permits Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-28T11:55:03Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 866 Accelerating Broadband Permits Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/28/2025, 11:55 AM

Summary of Bill S 866

Bill 119 s 866, also known as the "Communications Use Applications Processing Act," aims to address the issue of executive agencies not meeting the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications. The bill requires these agencies to take specific steps to improve their efficiency in this area.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that applications for communication use, such as radio licenses or spectrum allocations, are processed in a timely manner as required by law. This is important for businesses and individuals who rely on these communications services for their operations.

The bill outlines various measures that executive agencies must take to meet the statutory deadline for processing these applications. This includes implementing new procedures, allocating resources effectively, and providing regular updates on the status of applications. In addition to improving the processing of communication use applications, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to communication services. These may include addressing issues such as spectrum management, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance. Overall, Bill 119 s 866 aims to streamline the process for processing communication use applications within executive agencies, ensuring that businesses and individuals can access these essential services in a timely manner.

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Current Status of Bill S 866

Bill S 866 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill S 866 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2025. Bill S 866's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1581) as of March 5, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 866

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 866

A bill to require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.A bill to require executive agencies to take steps to better meet the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.

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