What does Preamble of Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act do?

This bill requires a study on the Appalachian Regional Commission's capability to include satellites in broadband projects The Comptroller General of the United States is to conduct the study The bill has other purposes beyond the study

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act do?

This Act is formally titled the "Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act". The Comptroller General of the United States is required to conduct a study on the Appalachian Regional Commission's ability to incorporate satellites into broadband projects. The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The study will review the capacity of satellite broadband for business purposes. It will also evaluate economic development growth in areas utilizing satellite broadband for businesses. Finally, the study will analyze the cost-effectiveness of using satellites for broadband implementation in economic development.

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Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Jon Husted (R-OH)

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This bill directs the Comptroller General to study the Appalachian Regional Commission's potential to incorporate satellite technology into broadband projects.
The study will assess the capacity of satellite broadband to support business operations and economic development within Appalachia.
The study will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using satellites for broadband implementation in the region and must be submitted to Congress within one year.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2474(Passed House)Official page

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