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US HB2474

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a study within 90 days on the Appalachian Regional Commission's capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects

  • Study must review the capacity of low-orbit satellite services for business purposes

  • Study must evaluate economic development growth in areas that have already used low-orbit satellites for businesses

  • Study must analyze the cost-effectiveness of implementing broadband satellites for economic development

  • Results of the study must be submitted to Congress

Legislative Description

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Science, technology, communications

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management3/27/2025
Transportation And Infrastructure3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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