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PLAN for Broadband Act

119th CongressIntroduced January 29, 2025Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]· MS
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Latest action
By Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.
June 1, 2026

Summary

Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act or the PLAN for Broadband Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to develop and implement a

Committees

  • PrimaryCommerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

CRS subjects

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightGeography and mapping

Action history

  1. January 29, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. January 29, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  3. March 12, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  4. May 21, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. Without written report.
  5. May 21, 2026Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. Without written report.
  6. May 21, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
  7. June 1, 2026By Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.
  8. June 1, 2026By Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.

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