Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-23T03:53:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/23/2026, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1343

Bill 119 hr 1343, also known as the "Form 299 Tracking Act of 2021," aims to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create and submit a plan to Congress for tracking the acceptance, processing, and disposal of certain Form 299s.

Form 299 is a document used by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to collect information from federal agencies regarding their spectrum use. The bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the management of spectrum resources by ensuring that the Assistant Secretary is able to effectively monitor the status of Form 299 submissions.

The plan that the Assistant Secretary is required to submit to Congress must outline how they will track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of Form 299s, as well as any other relevant information. This will help to ensure that the NTIA is able to effectively manage spectrum resources and make informed decisions regarding their allocation. Overall, the Form 299 Tracking Act of 2021 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of spectrum management within the NTIA by requiring greater oversight and accountability in the handling of Form 299 submissions.

Congressional Summary of HR 1343

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a plan to Congress for tracking the acceptance, processing, and disposition of applications for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 1343

Bill HR 1343 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 1343 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1343's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 21, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1343

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1343

To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit to Congress a plan for the Assistant Secretary to track the acceptance, processing, and disposal of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes.

Comments

River Kahn

834

1 year ago

I'm all for this bill that aims to track broadband deployment across the country. It's about time we start holding ISPs accountable for their promises. But I wonder, what will be the long term effects of this legislation on our internet access and quality?