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119th Congress · H.R. 2474 · Passed Origin

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 low-orbit 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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SubjectsCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentSpacecraft and satellites
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David J. Taylor, R-OH-2
1 term · @RepDaveTaylor
325 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3502 · 202-225-3164
Committees (2)
  • Environment and Public Works Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Mar 25, 2026
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    House Standing · Activity Mar 20, 2026
Actions (18)
  1. Mar 25, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)
  3. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Mar 24, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  6. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.
  7. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)
  8. Mar 24, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Mar 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
  10. Mar 20, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
  11. Mar 20, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.
  12. Jan 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  13. Jan 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Jan 21, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
  15. Mar 27, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  16. Mar 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  17. Mar 27, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Mar 27, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
RelatedS. 4459

Constitutional authority cited

[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 Mr. TAYLOR:H.R. 2474.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H1339]
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