United StatesBroadband project funds could be spent through 2027 under separate deadlines
State and local recovery funds for broadband could be spent through September 30, 2027, and capital project funds before January 1, 2028.
What it does
State and local recovery funds provided for broadband projects could be spent through September 30, 2027. The permission would apply specifically to broadband work.
Broadband projects receiving money from the capital projects fund could spend that money before January 1, 2028. This is a separate deadline from the recovery funds.
Argument forThe spending windows could help broadband projects facing delays keep using their funds to finish work.
Argument againstAllowing broadband funds to be spent into 2027 could let projects move slowly, leaving residents waiting longer for internet connections.
More detail
State and local recovery funds for broadband projects could be spent through September 30, 2027. This provision covers the state and local fiscal recovery funds. The spending permission would apply to funds provided for projects related to broadband infrastructure.
Capital project funds for broadband could be spent before January 1, 2028. This provision covers broadband projects receiving capital project funds under Section 604 of the Social Security Act. The funds would have to come from a payment under the capital projects fund for a project related to broadband infrastructure.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 29Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 29Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
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