Senate bill · S. 4459 (119th Congress)
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Jon Husted (U.S. Senator for Ohio, Republican)
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Summary
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
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Committee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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