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S. 323119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jun 1, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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S 323 would require a single national broadband plan coordinating more than a dozen separate federal programs to cut waste and overlap.
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S 323 directs a senior Commerce Department official to create a coordinated national plan covering all federal broadband programs. The plan must map existing programs, identify overlaps and conflicts, and produce a unified strategy. Projects costing more than five million dollars on federal land would qualify for a faster permitting review process.
The bill directly affects federal agencies, state and local governments, Tribal nations, and broadband providers seeking federal funding or permits. Any American without reliable, affordable internet access is indirectly affected by how effectively federal broadband spending is managed.
More than a dozen federal agencies currently run separate broadband programs, which the bill identifies as a source of wasted spending, duplicate projects, and confusion. The Government Accountability Office would independently review whether the coordinated plan is working, adding an external check on implementation.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — By Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.