119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
S. 4448IntroducedScience, Technology, Communications
Republicans expedite broadband infrastructure permit approval process.
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 30, 2026
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House
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Jul 22
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30
Apr 30
Apr 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173)
Apr 30
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Apr 30
Introduced in Senate
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Jul 22
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2173)
Apr 30
Introduced in Senate
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