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Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1045

Bill 117 HR 1045, also known as the Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, aims to improve the resiliency and flexibility of broadband infrastructure in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of broadband access in today's digital age and seeks to ensure that communities have reliable and secure internet connectivity.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a grant program to support the deployment of resilient broadband infrastructure in underserved and rural areas. This program will provide funding to help communities build and maintain broadband networks that can withstand natural disasters and other disruptions. 2. Encouraging public-private partnerships to expand broadband access. The bill incentivizes collaboration between government entities and private companies to increase investment in broadband infrastructure and improve connectivity in underserved areas. 3. Promoting the use of innovative technologies to enhance broadband resiliency. The bill encourages the adoption of new technologies, such as satellite and wireless networks, to improve the reliability and flexibility of broadband services. 4. Enhancing coordination between federal, state, and local governments to streamline the deployment of broadband infrastructure. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers and promote efficient permitting processes to expedite the expansion of broadband networks. Overall, Bill 117 HR 1045 seeks to address the challenges facing broadband infrastructure in the United States and ensure that all communities have access to reliable and secure internet connectivity. By promoting resiliency and flexibility in broadband networks, the bill aims to support economic growth, education, and innovation across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 1045

Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the 60-day time frame for a state or local government that receives a complete eligible facilities request or a complete telecommunications facilities request to approve such request.

The bill makes other changes related to such requests, including

  • expanding the definition of eligible facilities request to include any request for the modification of an existing wireless tower, base station, or eligible support structure that involves the placement, modification, or construction of equipment that improves the resiliency of the wireless tower, base station, or eligible support structure and provides a direct benefit to public safety; and
  • defining eligible telecommunications facilities request as any request for modification of an existing telecommunications service facility in or on an eligible support infrastructure that involves collocation, removal, or replacement of telecommunications service facility equipment.

Current Status of Bill HR 1045

Bill HR 1045 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2021. Bill HR 1045 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2021.  Bill HR 1045's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of February 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1045

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1045

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Infrastructure development
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1045

Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act
To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to amend the definition of eligible facilities request, to codify the 60-day time frame for certain eligible facilities requests and certain eligible telecommunications facilities requests, and for other purposes.
Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

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