S. 713: Broadband Buildout Accountability 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 | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
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)
| Name | Party / 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.
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).