Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.· March 25, 2026

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What this bill does

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.

Legislative timeline

From introduction

Mar 27, 2025

Introduced & referred to committee

Congressional support

Sponsors & Cosponsors

David Taylor

U.S. Representative - OH District 2 · R-OH

Mar 27

Roll-call vote

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Bill Metadata

Congress	119
Bill Type	HR
Bill Number	2474
Origin Chamber	House
Current Status	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.
Policy Area	Science, Technology, Communications
Primary Committee	Not assigned
Introduced	March 27, 2025
Latest Action	March 25, 2026
Cosponsors	0 · House vote — · — views

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

What this bill does

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