S 4459 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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This bill asks a government watchdog agency to study whether a group that helps the Appalachian region could use satellite technology to bring internet access to the area. The study would look at how well satellite internet works and whether it's a cost-effective option for businesses and economic growth in Appalachia. The findings would then be reported to Congress.

Introduced

April 30, 2026

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

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