H.R. 2474 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Sponsor: David J. Taylor (R-OH)

What it does

• Requires the Government Accountability Office to study the Appalachian Regional Commission's capability to incorporate low-orbit satellites in broadband projects.
• Requires the study to analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of satellite broadband for business purposes and economic development.
• Requires a report to Congress on the findings.

Official summary

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 low-orbit 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.

Latest action

Mar 25, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works