H.R. 1588: Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-04 — Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-486, Part I. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-26):
Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to periodically report on the development of online portals for the acceptance, processing, and disposal of applications for communications use authorizations. Communications use authorizations 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.
Specifically, the NTIA must report to Congress about (1) whether the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service have each established a portal, and (2) any barriers to establishing the portals. The NTIA must submit the first report within 90 days of the enactment of the bill and additional reports every 60 days thereafter until the portals are established.
Additionally, Interior and the Forest Service must notify the NTIA within three business days of establishing their respective portals.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Debbie Dingell | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| 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. 1588 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1588?
H.R. 1588 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1588 are available on congress.gov.
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