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MAP for Broadband Funding Act
5/29/2026, 6:26 PM
Summary of Bill S 2585
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 2585 on July 31, 2025, aims to modernize and enhance the Broadband Funding Map to facilitate the efficient allocation of federal funds for broadband deployment, with additional purposes outlined within the bill's text.
Congressional Summary of S 2585
Modernization, Accountability, and Planning for Broadband Funding Act or the MAP for Broadband Funding Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to coordinate with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to collect data for the Broadband Funding Map on a reasonable and timely basis. It also requires information collection and reporting on the map’s functionality and management. (The map documents the location of each federally funded broadband project.)
Specifically, the FCC must seek public comment on the functionality and transparency of the map and the quality and completeness of the data within the map. Further, the Government Accountability Office must report on the management and use of the map, as well as the extent to which federal agencies are complying with obligations to submit information for the map.
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Current Status of Bill S 2585
Bill S 2585 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2025. Bill S 2585 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2025. Bill S 2585's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407. as of May 11, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2585
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2585
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telephone and wireless communication
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2585
A bill to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map in order to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment, and for other purposes.
A bill to modernize and improve the Broadband Funding Map in order to promote the most efficient use of Federal funds for broadband deployment, and for other purposes.
Comments
Kyson Mayer
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3 months ago
This bill sounds fishy. How will it impact my internet speed?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2585
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