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Some wireless upgrades could skip federal environmental and historic reviews

Officially: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025

Wireless companies could upgrade some existing broadband sites with fewer federal review steps. The bill would remove two review triggers for qualifying projects, but it would not erase the need for required federal approvals.

Where it stands

House Floor · Floor consideration Sat, Apr 25

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What this bill actually does

The bill changes a 2012 law about wireless site upgrades. That law covers certain requests to modify existing towers and similar facilities.
Federal approvals for a qualifying wireless upgrade would not count as a major federal action. That means they would not trigger detailed review under NEPA, the federal environmental review law.
A qualifying wireless upgrade would not count as an undertaking. That means it would not trigger review under the National Historic Preservation Act, which protects historic places.

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Where this bill is in the process

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532. (4/15/2026)

APR 15

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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