United StatesData BRIDGE Act
What it does
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the National Broadband Map to include data on the location of agricultural areas as a layer of the map and to maintain this data in the map moving forward. (The map depicts the availability of broadband internet service across the United States.)
More detail
In incorporating this data, the FCC must consult with (1) the Department of Agriculture, including with respect to existing data on the location of agricultural areas; and (2) with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, states, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 16Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldLatest
- Sep 16Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- Sep 1Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Sep 1Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2025
- Aug 12Introduced in House
- Aug 12Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Aug 12Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.Introduced