Companies that want to build communications equipment on federal land could get a clearer way to track their applications. The bill requires a plan for tracking Form 299 applications, not the tracking system itself.
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Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Latest action on H.R. 1343: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies and groups trying to build or upgrade broadband, wireless, or other communications facilities on federal land. It also affects federal agencies that handle Form 299 applications and members of Congress who oversee that process. People in rural or remote areas could be affected if better tracking helps projects move more smoothly, but the bill does not promise faster service or wider coverage.
Why this matters: Broadband and wireless projects can slow down when applicants cannot tell where their federal land permits stand. This bill tries to make that process easier to see. Clearer tracking could help companies spot delays and help Congress watch how agencies handle the work. The bill is limited, though. It asks for a plan, not a finished tracking system or faster approval rules.
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Officially: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Companies that want to build communications equipment on federal land could get a clearer way to track their applications. The bill requires a plan for tracking Form 299 applications, not the tracking system itself.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR1343. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Commerce
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (4/21/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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