H.R. 1665: 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 | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act or the DIGITAL Applications Act
This bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to each establish an online portal for accepting, processing, and disposal 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.
Interior and the Forest Service must also notify the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within three business days of establishing their respective portals, and once the portals are established, the NTIA must link to them from its website.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Doris O. Matsui | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| April McClain Delaney | D MD 2025-12-02 |
| Greg Landsman | D OH 2026-01-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1665 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1665?
H.R. 1665 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DIGITAL Applications Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1665 are available on congress.gov.
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