HR 2474 119th Congress

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Sponsors

Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]

R — OH

Summary

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.

Actions

2026-03-25T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-03-24T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2647-2648)

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-03-24T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-03-24T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2474.

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2647-2648)

2026-03-24T00:00:00

Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-03-20T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.

2026-03-20T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.

2026-03-20T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-565.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-01-21T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged

2025-03-27T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2025-03-27T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2025-03-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-03-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

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