What does Preamble of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to exempt eligible facilities requests under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 from environmental or historical preservation reviews. The bill was introduced by Mr. Carter of Georgia and has additional sponsors. It was reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendments.

What does PRESERVATION OF LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve local zoning authority over personal wireless service facilities. Local governments may not discriminate among providers or prohibit the provision of personal wireless service. Local governments must grant or deny requests for authorization within a specified timeframe, which varies depending on the type of facility. Requests may be deemed granted if the local government fails to take action within the applicable timeframe. Affected parties may commence an action in court if a local government's action or failure to act is inconsistent with this paragraph.

What does REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO ENTRY. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Communications Act of 1934 to remove barriers to entry for telecommunications services. It prohibits state or local governments from discriminating against telecommunications service facilities. A state or local government must grant or deny a request for authorization to place, construct, or modify a telecommunications service facility within 90 or 150 days. If a request is not granted or denied within the timeframe, it is deemed granted. A decision to deny a request must be in writing, supported by substantial evidence, and publicly released.

What does REQUESTS FOR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXISTING WIRELESS AND of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

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What does REQUEST FOR NEW FRANCHISE. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 621 of the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a timeframe for franchising authorities to act on requests for a franchise. The franchising authority must approve or deny a request within 120 days of submission; failure to do so results in the request being deemed granted. The timeframe can be tolled under specific circumstances, including incompleteness of the initial or supplemental submissions, or by mutual agreement between the authority and the requesting party. If a request is incomplete, the authority must provide a written notice identifying the missing information, demonstrating its reasonableness, and citing relevant rules. Subsequent written notices cannot identify information not previously mentioned in a prior notice. Any denial of a request must be in writing, supported by substantial evidence, and publicly released. A request is considered submitted when the requesting party takes the first procedural step to initiate the review process.

What does REQUEST REGARDING PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR MODIFICATION OF of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

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What does CABLE FRANCHISE TERM AND TERMINATION. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Sections 625 and 626 of the Communications Act of 1934. It allows cable operators to request elimination or modification of franchise requirements, which the franchising authority must address within 120 days. If the franchising authority fails to act within 120 days, the requirement is deemed eliminated or modified. Cable operators can terminate a franchise by written request, with the franchise revoked 90 days after submission unless the authority acts sooner. Franchising authorities can revoke a franchise for cause, but the cable operator has rights to administrative or judicial review. The amendments also include technical and conforming changes to various sections of the Communications Act. These changes generally remove references to franchise renewal requirements.

What does SALES OF CABLE SYSTEMS. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 627 of the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the conditions of sale or transfer of cable systems. If a franchising authority revokes a cable operator's franchise for cause and acquires or transfers the system, it must do so at fair market value. A franchising authority cannot prevent a cable operator from transferring a franchise to a new person who agrees to accept all existing franchise terms. In certain transfers, the cable operator must notify the franchising authority at least 15 days prior to the transfer. The term 'transfer of a franchise' includes various transactions such as mergers, sales, assignments, restructurings, and transfers of control. The changes made by this section will take effect six months after the Act's enactment. The section applies to franchises granted on or after the effective date, or to those granted before that date if they are still in effect or if the cable operator continues to perform under the expired franchise.

What does APPLICATION OF NEPA AND NHPA TO CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section exempts certain communications projects from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Specifically, a Federal authorization for a 'covered project' is not considered a major Federal action under NEPA or an undertaking under NHPA. Similar exemptions apply to Federal authorizations for 'covered easements' for communications facilities, provided certain conditions are met, such as a previous easement or location within a public right-of-way. Section 6409(a)(3) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 is amended to provide NEPA and NHPA exemptions for 'eligible facilities requests' and 'eligible wireline communications facilities requests'. The term 'Federal authorization' is defined to include permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals required under Federal law for these requests.

What does PRESUMPTION WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN COMPLETE FCC FORMS. of American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a presumption that an applicant has made a good faith effort to provide information to an Indian Tribe regarding potential impacts to historic properties if the Tribe has not acted on a complete FCC Form 620 or 621 within 45 days. The Indian Tribe is also presumed to have disclaimed interest in the undertaking. An Indian Tribe can overcome these presumptions by demonstrating certain factors, including whether the applicant followed up within 30-50 days after submission. The Commission or a court will consider whether FCC regulations or forms violate a Nationwide Programmatic Agreement when determining the presumptions.

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American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2025

Author: Earl Carter (R-GA)

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Includes provisions on preamble, preservation of local zoning authority., and 2 more.

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-ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS

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-OTHER MATTERS

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