Bill orders review of federal map tracking broadband funding sites
Passed one chamberS. 2585Latest action
Sponsor: Deb Fischer · Senator · NE
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Official title: MAP for Broadband Funding Act
119th Congress
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Introduced:
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The MAP for Broadband Funding Act seeks to improve a federal map that tracks broadband spending to avoid duplicate funding.
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What does this do?
This bill directs the FCC, working with NTIA, to collect better and more timely data for the Broadband Funding Map, which tracks federal spending on internet expansion. The FCC must open a public review within 270 days to assess the map's completeness, accuracy, and usability, and the must study within 180 days how well agencies contribute data and whether the FCC has sufficient authority to collect it.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies involved in broadband funding, including the Department of Agriculture, HUD, and HHS, would need to better coordinate and share data. Rural and underserved communities awaiting internet expansion could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Better map data could help prevent federal programs from duplicating internet infrastructure funding in the same locations. The bill does not specify what happens if agencies fail to comply with new data-sharing requirements.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 31, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Jun 23, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.