S. 4459In Committee
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act
Requires a Government Accountability Office study on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s ability to use satellite broadband for business and economic development projects
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires a Government Accountability Office study on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s ability to use satellite broadband for business and economic development projects
Key points
- Require GAO study
- Require report to Congress
- Review satellite broadband capacity
- Assess cost effectiveness
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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