HR 2474 · 119th CongressPassed Housecongress.gov ↗

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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This bill asks the Government Accountability Office to study whether the Appalachian Regional Commission could use low-orbit satellites to help bring internet access to the Appalachian region. The study would look at how well satellite internet works and whether it is cost-effective for businesses and economic development. The results of the study would be reported to Congress.

Introduced

March 27, 2025

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

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