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S 713119th CongressIntroduced
Broadband Buildout Accountability Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeInfrastructureTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Broadband Buildout Accountability Act mandates the application of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, enhancing transparency in federal broadband expansion efforts.
Key Points
- 1Amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to require FOIA compliance for the Broadband Program.
- 2Ensures public disclosure of decisions and actions by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information.
- 3Strengthens accountability in the administration of broadband funding and deployment initiatives.
Impact Areas
Federal agencies (Department of Commerce)Broadband service providersRural and underserved communitiesTaxpayers and public oversight groups
Generated by Legislative Analysis Model v2.1 on Nov 4, 2025