HR 1870 · in committee · significant
SPEED for BEAD Act
- technology
What this bill does
- This bill expands broadband funding to support multiple technology types and prevents states from regulating broadband rates under the program.
- States, territories, and the District of Columbia administering federal broadband deployment funds are affected by the restrictions.
- The bill modifies how NTIA distributes existing BEAD Program funds without specifying new appropriations or implementation timelines.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How might preventing states from regulating broadband rates under BEAD funding affect consumers' ability to access affordable internet in rural areas?
- 02
Which technology types should receive priority in broadband deployment, and what evidence suggests some are more cost-effective than others?
- 03
What trade-offs exist between allowing multiple technology types and ensuring consistent service quality across different funded broadband projects?
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Sponsor · R-NC-9
Richard Hudson
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
22/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-03-05
Joining the bill
Rick W. Allen
R-GA-12 · original
Gus M. Bilirakis
R-FL-12 · original
Russ Fulcher
R-ID-1 · original
Russell Fry
R-SC-7 · original
Craig A. Goldman
R-TX-12 · original
Erin Houchin
R-IN-9 · original
John Joyce
R-PA-13 · original
Robert E. Latta
R-OH-5 · original
Jay Obernolte
R-CA-23 · original
August Pfluger
R-TX-11 · original
Kat Cammack
R-FL-3 · original
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
R-GA-1 · original
+ 10 more
Legislative timeline
2025-03-05 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-03-05 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-03-05 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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