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MAP for Broadband Funding Act

Introduced
Jul 31, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to create a map showing areas with limited broadband internet access. Funds will be allocated based on this map to expand broadband coverage.

Sponsored By

Deb Fischer
Republican · Nebraska · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 31, 2025
  5. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects rural and underserved communities by potentially increasing their access to broadband internet, and it impacts internet service providers by guiding where they should focus expansion efforts.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeSenate Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2922-2924; text: CR S2923)
Subjects
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.