S. 4459: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-04-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-26 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-04-30):
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 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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2026-04-30 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4459?
S. 4459 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 4459 are available on congress.gov.
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