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PLAN for Broadband Act

Introduced
Jan 29, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 1, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a plan to improve broadband internet access nationwide, focusing on areas with limited or no service. Funds would be allocated to support this effort.

Sponsored By

Roger F. Wicker
Republican · Mississippi · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 29, 2025
  2. Jun 1, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    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 reliable broadband internet, and it also impacts internet service providers and related businesses that may receive funding or contracts to support the expansion of broadband services.

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
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

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

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
Latest ActionBy Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.
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.