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119th Congress · H.R. 2399 · Passed Origin

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process to vet applicants for certain funding programs that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities. Specifically, the FCC must conduct a rulemaking to develop a vetting process for applicants seeking funding under high-cost universal service programs for the deployment of a broadband-capable network and the provision of supported services over the network. The FCC must require applications for such funding to document each applicant’s technical, financial, and operational capabilities related to the proposed deployment, as well as a reasonable business plan. The FCC must evaluate applications against reasonable and well-established standards and must consider each applicant’s history of compliance with the requirements of other government broadband funding programs. After the rulemaking is finalized, funds may only be awarded to applicants that satisfy the standards established therein. Finally, the FCC must set financial penalties for applicants that default in some manner during the evaluation process before they are authorized to begin receiving support.

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SubjectsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. HOUCHIN:H.R. 2399.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H1338]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093
    Rep-IN-9 current · 2 terms · @RepHouchin · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Erin Houchin
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Suzanne
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1976-09-24
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2025-01-03
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Committee memberships (7)

  • Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (house) · house · rank 8
  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 12
  • Health (house) · house · rank 14
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 22 · site
  • House Committee on Rules (house) · house · rank 5 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 18 · site
  • Legislative and Budget Process (house) · house · rank 3

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District offices (1)

  • 104 W Hackberry St, Salem, IN, 47167 · 812-288-3999 · 38.6085429,-86.1042166

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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HOUCHIN, ERIN
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09
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2025-07-15
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,856,572.42
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$1,415,550.66
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$1,183,065.62
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · [D-IL-2] · K000385 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-27 · original
    Dem-IL-2 current · 7 terms · @RepRobinKelly · 3 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2025-04-24T16:00:32ZReported By
    2025-04-08T19:31:35ZMarkup By
    2025-03-27T13:08:25ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (15)

  • 2025-04-29Calendarsvia Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.
  • 2025-04-28 16:37:11FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-04-28 16:37:08FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1662-1663)
  • 2025-04-28 16:37:08Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1662-1663)
  • 2025-04-28 16:30:25FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2399.
  • 2025-04-28 16:30:23FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1662-1663)
  • 2025-04-28 16:30:13FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-04-24CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
  • 2025-04-24CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-78.
  • 2025-04-24Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-78.
  • 2025-04-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 1.
  • 2025-04-08Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-03-27IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-03-27IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-27IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:08:24Z
    To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding.
  • Short Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textPCSS2025-05-01T02:23:17Z
    Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-04-30T03:53:14Z
    Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-04-25T08:23:19Z
    Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
  • Display Title2025-04-06T04:53:21Z
    Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-04-06T04:53:18Z
    Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-04-06T04:48:36Z
    To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding.

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Policy area

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00 · 2025-03-27 · Introduced in House

Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a process to vet applicants for certain funding programs that support affordable broadband deployment in high-cost areas, including rural communities.

Specifically, the FCC must conduct a rulemaking to develop a vetting process for applicants seeking funding under high-cost universal service programs for the deployment of a broadband-capable network and the provision of supported services over the network. The FCC must require applications for such funding to document each applicant’s technical, financial, and operational capabilities related to the proposed deployment, as well as a reasonable business plan. 

The FCC must evaluate applications against reasonable and well-established standards and must consider each applicant’s history of compliance with the requirements of other government broadband funding programs. After the rulemaking is finalized, funds may only be awarded to applicants that satisfy the standards established therein. 

Finally, the FCC must set financial penalties for applicants that default in some manner during the evaluation process before they are authorized to begin receiving support.  

Related bills

  • S 98 (119) Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
    Latest: 2026-05-11 — Became Public Law No: 119-89.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS), Contained in public law (via CRS)
  • HR 1768 (119) Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
    Latest: 2025-03-03 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-78

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