New tools would speed up broadband projects and track how federal grant money is spent.
This bill would create new public dashboards to show how federal money for broadband is being used and where internet service is expanding. It also aims to speed up federal permits for broadband projects by giving agencies new tools to track applications and avoid delays. This means more transparency for the public and potentially faster internet rollout in underserved areas.
Today, there isn't a public dashboard to track how federal broadband grants are spent or how many homes get connected. Federal agencies also lack specific tools to track communications permit processing times and identify delays. This bill would create a public dashboard for grant progress and provide tools for tracking permits. It would also set up new systems for federal agencies to track and improve their processing of communications applications, including an alert system for applications nearing the 270-day deadline. It would also include broadband projects over $5,000,000 in a category that could get faster environmental reviews.
S 4448 · 119th Congress · April 30, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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