119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 2805Out of CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications
PLAN for Broadband Act
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim (R-MI)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 9, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) sponsored this bill to direct the federal government to develop a national strategy and implementation plan for closing the digital divide, the gap in broadband access across the country. The bill requires federal agencies to coordinate their broadband efforts and provide briefings on implementation progress. It also directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the strategy's effectiveness. The bill passed committee unanimously with a 34-0 vote.
What’s in the bill (5 sections)
- Sec. 2. National strategy to close the digital divide
- Sec. 3. Implementation plan
- Sec. 4. Briefings and implementation
- Sec. 5. Government accountability office study and report
- Sec. 6. Definitions
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-04-09, but the bill text was revised on 2025-04-09T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Activity timeline
Sep 16
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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2026
Sep 16
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
Sep 16
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 1
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 1
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Apr 9
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 9
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9
Introduced in House
Apr 9
Introduced in House
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