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Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-2474| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act" directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on the Appalachian Regional Commission's capacity to incorporate low-orbit satellites into its broadband initiatives. This study, mandated within 90 days of the bill's enactment, must be submitted to Congress and include several key components. Specifically, it requires a review of the capacity of low-orbit satellite services for business purposes and an evaluation of economic development growth in regions that have already adopted these satellites for businesses. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze the cost-effectiveness of deploying broadband satellites to foster economic development within the Appalachian region.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Science, Technology, Communications

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

USA119th CongressHR-2474| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
The "Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act" directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study on the Appalachian Regional Commission's capacity to incorporate low-orbit satellites into its broadband initiatives. This study, mandated within 90 days of the bill's enactment, must be submitted to Congress and include several key components. Specifically, it requires a review of the capacity of low-orbit satellite services for business purposes and an evaluation of economic development growth in regions that have already adopted these satellites for businesses. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze the cost-effectiveness of deploying broadband satellites to foster economic development within the Appalachian region.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
Jan 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • January 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged


  • January 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
David J. Taylor

David J. Taylor

Republican Representative

Ohio

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites