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H.R. 4842 (115th)

Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018

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Introduced

18 January 2018

Last action

23 January 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Sponsors

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

11 August 2025

Environment · Transport

Summary

Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to exempt certain broadband infrastructure project actions, including granting a covered easement, placement and installation of a communications facility, and replacement of a communications facility located in an existing public right-of-way, from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 January 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 January 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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