S. 4448 · In committee · Science, Technology, Communications

Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026

What it does

Requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a public dashboard tracking BEAD grant recipients' progress through major milestones, including expended funds and broadband service locations.
Directs the Assistant Secretary to develop a tool helping eligible entities identify relevant federal permit requirements for subgrantees and monitor their progress toward obtaining permits.
Requires the Assistant Secretary to develop data controls within 90 days to ensure accurate and complete tracking of processing times for communications use permit applications.
Directs the Assistant Secretary to analyze and report annually to four congressional committees on factors causing delays in processing communications use applications and establish an alert method for at-risk applications.

Jul 22, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation