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HR 6046119th CongressIntroduced
Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-Pennsylvania)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act streamlines deployment of telecommunications and broadband infrastructure in public rights-of-way and railroad rights-of-way by establishing notification and application procedures, payment requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Key Points
- 1Requires providers to notify railroad carriers when placing facilities in public rights-of-way that intersect with railroad corridors
- 2Establishes application process for placing facilities in railroad rights-of-way with 60-day decision timeline
- 3Limits railroad carriers' ability to deny applications to safety and infrastructure concerns only
- 4Requires compensation to railroad carriers equal to actual costs incurred
- 5Creates Federal Communications Commission jurisdiction for dispute resolution
- 6Mandates FCC rulemaking within one year to implement the provisions
Impact Areas
Telecommunications providersRailroad carriersBroadband deploymentFederal Communications CommissionInfrastructure development
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