H.R. 2474: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access 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 | 2025-03-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-27):
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2474 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2474?
H.R. 2474 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2474 are available on congress.gov.
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