S 4459
119th Congress
Senate
In Committee
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · Apr 30, 2026
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Legislative 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 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.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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