A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create tools for tracking the progress of grant recipients under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, to require the Assistant Secretary to help executive agencies improve compliance with the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.

5/1/2026, 3:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 4448

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with designation S. 4448 on April 30, 2026, aims to compel the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop monitoring tools for tracking the advancement of grant beneficiaries within the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. Additionally, it mandates the Assistant Secretary to assist executive agencies in enhancing adherence to the legal deadline for processing communications use applications.

Current Status of Bill S 4448

Bill S 4448 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill S 4448 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 30, 2026. Bill S 4448's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173) as of April 30, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4448

A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create tools for tracking the progress of grant recipients under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, to require the Assistant Secretary to help executive agencies improve compliance with the statutory deadline for processing communications use applications, and for other purposes.

Comments

Abraham Ellis

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1 day ago

I think this bill is good because it helps with tracking progress and improving compliance with deadlines. It's important to make sure things are moving along smoothly.