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S. 713: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-02-25
SponsorSen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors7
Latest action2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):

Broadband Buildout Accountability Act

This bill makes actions or decisions of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration concerning the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which governs the release of federal documents.

Cosponsors (7)

NameParty / state
John Barrasso R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Marsha Blackburn R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
John R. Curtis R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Dan Sullivan R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Roger F. Wicker R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Todd Young R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25
Jerry Moran R KS 2025-02-26

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 713 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 713?

S. 713 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Broadband Buildout Accountability Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 713 are available on congress.gov.

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