HR 6503
Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
The Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) Act aims to expedite the deployment of broadband internet by reducing certain environmental and historical preservation review requirements for eligible communications projects. Specifically, it allows for waivers of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) reviews for projects like small cell towers, infrastructure upgrades, and replacements, provided certain conditions are met. The bill also addresses requests for modifications to existing facilities and establishes a presumption of good faith effort by Indian tribes regarding potential impacts on cultural resources.
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