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H.R. 1343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-02-13
SponsorRep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors2
Latest action2026-04-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last updated2026-07-17

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-13):

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a plan to Congress for tracking the acceptance, processing, and disposition of applications for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.) 

Cosponsors (2)

NameParty / state
Darren Soto D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13
Greg Landsman D OH 2025-12-17

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1343 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 1343?

H.R. 1343 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1343 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).